“These new and revolutionary changes in China and India, even though they differ in content, symbolise the new spirit of Asia and new vitality which is finding expression in the countries in Asia.” Who said the above statement?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Jawahar Lal Nehru
India became independent in 1947, and two years later, in 1949, the People’s Republic of China was established. In a speech at that time Jawaharlal Nehru, India’s first Prime Minister, said that these new and revolutionary changes in China and India, though different in content, showed the new spirit and vitality of Asia. India, Pakistan and China began their development at about the same time, and all three took to planning.
Note: A same/similar question was asked in CUET (UG) in the papers below.
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* A similar question.
NCERT (2025-26): “8.1 Introduction … While India and Pakistan became independent nations in 1947, People’s Republic of China was established in 1949. In a speech at that time, Jawaharlal Nehru had said, ‘These new and revolutionary changes in China and India, even though they differ in content, symbolise the new spirit of Asia and new vitality which is finding expression in the countries in Asia.’…” |