Previous year MCQs

UPPSC 2021 GS-I Indian Polity
Question

Who among the following person said for the Fundamental Rights "a pledge to our people and a pact with the civilized world" ?

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option D: Dr. S. Radha Krishnan

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Dr. S. Radha Krishnan”.
Dr S. Radha Krishnan said for the Fundamental Rights "a pledge to our people and a pact with the civilized world".

We must safeguard the liberty of the human spirit against the encroachment of the State.

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