The correct answer is Option (3) → (B) and (D) only
(A) A democratic system of government had to be established (Correct). After centuries of colonial rule, one of the primary objectives was to establish a democratic political system with a constitution that would guarantee fundamental rights and ensure political competition within a democratic framework.
(B) India should militarise rapidly because of the Cold War. (Incorrect). India did not choose rapid militarisation despite the Cold War; instead, it pursued Non-Alignment and peaceful development.
(C) Effective policies for economic development and the eradication of poverty had to be evolved (Correct). The founders of independent India were deeply concerned with the socio-economic challenges of mass poverty, illiteracy, and inequality. They aimed to create a welfare state and evolved policies through five-year plans to achieve economic development and social justice.
(D) Linguistic and religious diversity needed to be eliminated for building a united India. (Incorrect). The Indian approach to nation-building was based on the principle of unity in diversity. The leaders sought to accommodate India's linguistic, religious, and cultural differences, not eliminate them. This is reflected in the constitutional provisions for linguistic states, religious freedom, and special protections for minorities.
(E) The government had to work towards the welfare of all, particularly the poor and socially disadvantaged groups. (Correct).The Constitution of India, through its Preamble and Directive Principles of State Policy, laid out the vision of a welfare state. The government's policies were aimed at uplifting marginalized communities and ensuring that the benefits of development reached all sections of society. |
