Question

read the excerpt from jawaharlal nehrus speech \a tryst with destiny.\ to the people of india, whose representatives we are, we make an appeal to join us with faith and confidence in this great adventure. this is no time for petty and destructive criticism, no time for ill will or blaming others. we have to build the noble mansion of free india where all her children may dwell. who is the speakers audience in this passage? british colonialists and rulers british citizens living in india elected officials and indians enemies of the new india

Explanation:

The excerpt starts with "To the people of India, whose representatives we are...", and the context is about building free India. The option "elected officials and Indians" fits as the speakers (representatives) are addressing Indians (including through their representatives, elected officials) to join in building India. The other options involve British or enemies, which don't match the "people of India" and nation - building context.

Answer:

C. elected officials and Indians