Assertion: After independence, it was decided that the government will be run for the good of all, particularly the poor and the socially disadvantaged groups.
Reason: The Directive Principles of State Policy outlined welfare goals for democratic politics to achieve in India.

Both the Assertion and the Reason are correct but the Reason is not the correct explanation of the Assertion.

Three Challenges of Independent India:

1. The first and the immediate challenge was to shape a nation that was united, yet accommodative of the diversity in our society.
2. The second challenge was to establish democracy.
3. The third challenge was to ensure the development and well-being of the entire society and not only of some sections.
a.The Constitution emphasized equality and special protection for socially disadvantaged groups, as well as religious and cultural communities.
b.The Directive Principles of State Policy outlined welfare goals for democratic politics to achieve.
c.The challenge was to formulate effective policies for economic development and poverty eradication.