History · Rise of Indian Nationalism
UGC NET July 2018 History
After gaining independence from the British, who reminded Jawaharlal Nehru, 'freedom comes to India, not to the Congress', urging the formulation of a cabinet that included the ablest men regardless of party affiliation?
AC. Rajagopalachari
BDr. Rajendra Prasad
CMahatma Gandhi ✓ Correct
DVallabhbhai Patel
Correct answer: (C) Mahatma Gandhi — Mahatma Gandhi reminded Nehru of this, so the answer is Mahatma Gandhi.
Explanation
★Mahatma Gandhi reminded Nehru of this, so the answer is Mahatma Gandhi.
★He said that freedom comes to India, not to the Congress.
★He urged Nehru to form a cabinet of the ablest men.
★He wished this to be done regardless of party affiliation.
★This reflected his ideal of national rather than party government.
★So the words were spoken by Mahatma Gandhi.
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