2015 · Q7
According to Granville Austin, which of the following was/were the most significant contributions of India to constitution-making?
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- AMajority Rule and Minority Rights
- BConsensus and Accommodation
- CSocial revolution and Political Freedom
- DAsymmetrical Federal Structure
Explanation
Granville Austin, in his study of the Indian Constitution, identified India's two most significant contributions to constitution-making as the pursuit of a social revolution and the securing of political freedom. These twin goals of the national movement were embodied in the Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles. He did not single out majority rule, consensus, or asymmetrical federalism as the most significant contributions. Hence social revolution and political freedom is the answer.