CTET PAPER II 2019 · PYQ · Modern Indian History · easy
Who coined the phrase 'Unity in Diversity' to describe India?
Answer
The correct answer is A: Jawaharlal Nehru. Jawaharlal Nehru, India's first Prime Minister, coined the phrase 'Unity in Diversity' to describe India in his famous book 'The Discovery of India' (1946). Nehru used this phrase to capture the essence of Indian civilization, which integrates multiple religions, languages, cultures, and traditions into a single nation.
A.Jawaharlal Nehru✓ Correct
B.B.R. Ambedkar
C.M.K. Gandhi
D.Rajendra Prasad
Explanation
Jawaharlal Nehru, India's first Prime Minister, coined the phrase 'Unity in Diversity' to describe India in his famous book 'The Discovery of India' (1946). Nehru used this phrase to capture the essence of Indian civilization, which integrates multiple religions, languages, cultures, and traditions into a single nation. Hence, option (1) Jawaharlal Nehru is correct.
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