Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Political Science

Chapter

Politics in India Since Independence: Challenges of nation Building

Question:

Prime minister of India addressed a special speech on 14th and 15th August midnight. It was called:

Options:

Trust in the Nation

Tryst with India

Tryst with destiny

Independent India

Correct Answer:

Tryst with destiny

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 3 - Tryst with destiny

In the transformative moment between the 14th and 15th of August 1947, India achieved its long-awaited independence. It was at the stroke of midnight when the nation's freedom was realized, marking a historic milestone in its journey.  On this occasion, Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of independent India, addressed a special session of the Constituent Assembly. It was during this event that Nehru delivered his iconic speech, commonly known as the "Tryst with Destiny".
Tryst with Destiny focuses on restoring the glory of India and rebuilding after the destruction caused by British rule. The speech's central aspect was addressing ignorance, poverty and health.