Which of the following statements are correct about Objectives Resolution?

(A) Jawaharlal Nehru introduced the 'Objectives Resolution' in the Constituent Assembly.
(B) It was introduced on December 13, 1948.
(C) It was a resolution that outlined the defining ideals of the Constitution of Independent India.
(D) It provided the framework within which the work of Constitution making head to proceed.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(A), (C) and (D) only

The correct answer is Option (2) → (A), (C) and (D) only

Analysis of Statements

• (A) Jawaharlal Nehru introduced the 'Objectives Resolution' in the Constituent Assembly: This is correct. Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru moved this historic resolution during the first session of the Constituent Assembly.
• (B) It was introduced on December 13, 1948: This is incorrect. The resolution was actually introduced on December 13, 1946 (two years earlier than the date mentioned). It was adopted by the Assembly on January 22, 1947.
• (C) It was a resolution that outlined the defining ideals of the Constitution of Independent India: This is correct. It laid down the fundamental principles of the Indian Constitution, such as being an Independent Sovereign Republic and ensuring social, economic, and political justice.
• (D) It provided the framework within which the work of Constitution making had to proceed: This is correct. The resolution served as the guiding light for the drafting committee and ultimately shaped the Preamble of the Constitution.