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Constituent Assembly (Objectives Resolution): Who moved the Objectives Resolution that guided the Assembly's deliberations? Identify the leader who introduced it on 13 December 1946. Choose the correct name.

Difficulty: Easy

Jawaharlal Nehru
Sardar Patel
K. M. Munshi
B. R. Ambedkar

Correct Answer: Jawaharlal Nehru

Explanation:

Given data

Date: 13 December 1946.
Document: Objectives Resolution of the Constituent Assembly.

Concept/Approach
Jawaharlal Nehru moved the Objectives Resolution, which became the philosophical basis for the Constitution and was later reflected in the Preamble.

Final Answer
Jawaharlal Nehru

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