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Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow:

'We believe that it is the inalienable right of the Indian people, as of any other people, to have freedom and to enjoy the fruits of their toil and have the necessities of life, so that they may have full opportunities of growth. We believe also that if any government deprives a people of these, rights and oppresses them, the people have a further right to alter it or to abolish it. The British Government in India has not only deprived the Indian people of their freedom but has based itself on the exploitation of the masses, and has ruined India economically, politically, culturally, and spiritually. We believe, therefore, that India must sever the British connection and attain Purna Swaraj or Complete Independence.'

 

(a) When was this pledge to be taken?

(b) Explain the rights of the Indian people which they should have got.

                             [AI 2008]

Answer:

(a) The pledge was taken on 26th January, 1930.

(b) (i) All Indians should have freedom to enjoy the fruits of their toil.

(ii) Should have the freedom to have the necessities of life.

(iii) Should have full opportunities of growth.

(iv) If government becomes oppressive and deprives the people of their rights, people should have the right to abolish or alter such rule.