Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Political Science

Chapter

Politics in India Since Independence: India's External Relations

Question:

"A country without material, men or money, the three means of power is now fast coming to be recognised as the biggest moral power in the civilised world, her word listened to with respect in the councils of the great". The above letter was written by C. Rajgopalachari in 1950 to:

Options:

K.P.S. Menon

Dr. BR Ambedkar

Edwina Mountbatten

Pt. Jawahar Lal Nehru

Correct Answer:

Edwina Mountbatten

Explanation:

The correct answer is option (3) - Edwina Mountbatten

"A country without material, men or money, the three means of power is now fast coming to be recognised as the biggest moral power in the civilised world, her word listened to with respect in the councils of the great". The above letter was written by C. Rajgopalachari in 1950 to Edwina Mountbatten in 1950.

C. Rajagopalachari : (1878-1972) was a prominent leader in the Indian National Congress and a talented writer. He worked closely with Mahatma Gandhi and played a crucial role in the Constituent Assembly. As the first Indian Governor-General of India from 1948 to 1950, he made history. Rajagopalachari also served as a minister in the Union Cabinet and later as the Chief Minister of Madras state. His outstanding contributions earned him the distinction of being the first recipient of the Bharat Ratna Award. Additionally, he founded the Swatantra Party in 1959, advocating for important principles of freedom and limited government intervention.