UPSC Prelims 2005 Q57: Modern History – Gandhian Mass Movements (1915 - 1942)
Who among the following drafted the resolution on fundamental rights for the Karachi
Session of Congress in 1931?
- (a) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
- (b) Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru
- (c) Dr. Rajendra Prasad
- (d) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
Answer: (b) Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru
Explanation
Karachi Congress resolution on Fundamental Rights, 1931
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Session | Karachi, March 1931, under Vallabhbhai Patel |
| Resolution | Fundamental Rights and Economic Programme |
| Drafted by | Jawaharlal Nehru, with Gandhi's approval |
| Not drafted by | Ambedkar, Rajendra Prasad or Patel |
The resolution on Fundamental Rights at Karachi (1931) was drafted by Jawaharlal Nehru.
Answer: (b) Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru.
Why each option is right or wrong
- (a) Incorrect. Ambedkar was not part of the Congress in 1931.
- (b) CORRECT. Nehru drafted the resolution; Gandhi moved it.
- (c) Incorrect. Rajendra Prasad did not draft it.
- (d) Incorrect. Patel presided over the session but did not draft it.
Key point
Karachi 1931: Fundamental Rights, Gandhi-Irwin Pact endorsed, Patel as president.
Remember
Nehru drafted the Karachi resolution on Fundamental Rights.
Common mistakes
- Crediting Patel because he presided.
- Forgetting that Gandhi moved it.
- Confusing it with the 1928 Nehru Report.
Exam tip
Karachi 1931: Fundamental Rights and Economic Policy resolution.
Sources
- Bipan Chandra — India's Struggle for Independence
- NCERT Class XII History — Themes in Indian History Part III — Mahatma Gandhi and the Nationalist Movement
- Indian National Congress — Resolution on Fundamental Rights and Economic Programme, Karachi session (March 1931)