Consider the following declaration and identify the person who made it using the code given below : The time has come when badges of honour make our shame glaring in their incongruous context of humiliation, and, I, for my part, wish to stand shorn of all

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Q: 82 (NDA-I/2011)
Consider the following declaration and identify the person who made it using the code given below : ‘The time has come when badges of honour make our shame glaring in their incongruous context of humiliation, and, I, for my part, wish to stand shorn of all special distinction, by the side of my countrymen -who, for their so-called insignificance are liable to suffer degradation not fit for human beings’ Code :

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History

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NDA-I

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0,10,17,7,5,5,10

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{'declaration': [0, 0, 1, 2], 'mahatma gandhi': [20, 5, 4, 18], 'rabindranath tagore': [0, 0, 2, 3], 'jawahaiial nehru': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'honour': [0, 0, 4, 3], 'dada bhai naoroji': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'person': [3, 1, 18, 13], 'insignificance': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'humiliation': [1, 0, 0, 1], 'badges': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'special distinction': [0, 0, 0, 1], 'countrymen': [0, 0, 0, 2], 'incongruous context': [0, 0, 0, 1]}

The given declaration reflects the sentiment of someone who wishes to stand alongside their countrymen, free from any special distinction. They express their concern about badges of honor that bring shame and highlight the incongruity of humiliation. The person making this declaration is expressing their desire for equality and solidarity with their fellow citizens.

Now, let`s analyze each option to determine who might have made this declaration:

1. Mahatma Gandhi: Mahatma Gandhi was a prominent figure in the Indian independence movement who advocated for nonviolent resistance and equality. This option seems plausible as Gandhi often spoke about the importance of standing united with the common people.

2. Jawaharlal Nehru: Nehru was an important leader in the Indian independence struggle and the first Prime Minister of India. While he emphasized equality and social justice, this declaration does not align closely with his known views on badges of honor and special distinction.

3. Dadabhai Naoroji: Dadabhai Naoroji was an early Indian political leader and one of the founding members of the Indian National Congress. He focused on economic equality and the importance of development for India. Though this declaration does not explicitly fit his known views, it cannot be ruled out entirely.

4. Rabindranath Tagore: Rabindranath