Question

read the passage, then answer the question that follows.
we have hard work ahead. there is no resting for any one of us till we redeem our pledge in full, till we make all the people of india what destiny intended them to be.
we are citizens of a great country, on the verge of bold advance, and we have to live up to that high standard. all of us, to whatever religion we may belong, are equally the children of india with equal rights, privileges and obligations. we cannot encourage communalism or narrow - mindedness, for no nation can be great whose people are narrow in thought or in action.
-“a tryst with destiny,” jawaharlal nehru
which statement is the best reason supporting nehru’s claim that india will thrive with independent rule?
○ indian citizens have hard work ahead.
○ indian citizens live in a great country on the verge of great advancement.
○ citizens of india have equal rights no matter what part of the country they come from.
○ citizens of india have different religious backgrounds.

Explanation:

To support the claim that India will thrive with independent rule, we need a statement that shows a factor contributing to India's success. Let's analyze each option:

• Option 1: "Indian citizens have hard work ahead" just states there's work, not why they'll thrive.
• Option 2: "Indian citizens live in a great country on the verge of great advancement" says they're on the verge of advancement, but not a strong reason for thriving under independent rule.
• Option 3: "Citizens of India have equal rights no matter what part of the country they come from" - equal rights can promote unity, cooperation, and fair opportunities, which are essential for a country to thrive. When citizens are treated equally, they can contribute fully, leading to the country's growth.
• Option 4: "Citizens of India have different religious backgrounds" - having different religious backgrounds doesn't directly support thriving; in fact, without unity, it could be a challenge, but this option just states the diversity, not a positive factor for thriving.

So Option 3 is the best reason as equal rights foster a conducive environment for the country's progress under independent rule.

Answer:

C. Citizens of India have equal rights no matter what part of the country they come from.