5. Read again the extracts from Nehru’s speech ‘Tryst with Destiny’ and answer the following:
a. Why did Nehru use the expression “not wholly or in full measure” in the first sentence?
b. What pledge did he want the makers of the Indian Constitution to take?
c. “The ambition of the greatest man of our generation has been to wipe every tear from every eye”. Who was he referring to?
Answers
a. Jawahar Lal Nehru in his speech, ‘Tryst with Destiny’ used the expression, ‘not wholly or in full measure’ as for him nation-building was a challenging task which can’t be achieved overnight. Hence, for nation-building, he wanted it to be a gradual process.
b. Nehru wanted makers of the Indian constitution to take a pledge of dedication to the service of India and her people and to the still larger cause of humanity.
c. Nehru was referring to Mahatma Gandhi, the father of our nation.
Answer:
Opposition parties can draw attention to hunger and starvation. Free press can report suffering from famine in different parts of the country. Government fears its defeat in the next elections. People are free to believe in and practise any religion. 6. There are 40 villages in a district where the government has made no provision for drinking water. These villagers met and considered many methods of forcing the government to respond to their need. Which of these is not a democratic method? Filing a case in the courts claiming that water is part of the right to life. Boycotting the next elections to give a message to all parties. Organising public meetings against the government’s policies. Paying money to government officials to get water.