The Draft Constitution as framed only provides a machinery for the government of the country. It is not a contrivance to install any particular party in power as has been done in some countries. Who should be in power is left to be determined by the peopl

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Q: 61 (CDS-I/2014)
‘The Draft Constitution as framed only provides a machinery for the government of the country. It is not a contrivance to install any particular party in power as has been done in some countries. Who should be in power is left to be determined by the people, as it must be, if the system is to satisfy the test of democracy.” The above passage from Constituent Assembly debates is attributed to

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Polity

question_exam: 

CDS-I

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The passage quoted in the question is from the Constituent Assembly debates and it states that the draft constitution of India is not designed to favor any particular political party or to secure power for a specific party. Instead, it is intended to establish a system of government that allows the people to determine who should be in power. This approach aligns with the principles of democracy, as it ensures that the power to select the government lies with the citizens.

Option 1: Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru - Not the correct answer. The passage is not attributed to Nehru.

Option 2: Dr. B. R. Ambedkar - Correct answer. The passage is attributed to Dr. B. R. Ambedkar, who played a significant role in drafting the Indian Constitution.

Option 3: Maulana Abul Kalam Azad - Not the correct answer. The passage is not attributed to Azad.

Option 4: Acharya J. B. Kripalani - Not the correct answer. The passage is not attributed to Kripalani.

In conclusion, the correct answer is Option 2, Dr. B. R. Ambedkar, as the passage is attributed to him in the Constituent Assembly debates.

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