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Directions : Read the passage given below and answer the questions that follow by selecting the correct / most appropriate options.

The goal of independence was achieved in India through a prolonged struggle, during which, the far-sightedness of the leaders of the freedom movement resulted in giving a final shape to our social and economic goals to be achieved after freedom. This vision imagined to build a self reliant nation through maximum utilization of the resources in men and materials, and the establishment of a noble and liberal society. It has been an article of faith amongst the policy planners in India that while economic strength determined the scope and quality of political freedom for millions, the quality of freedom depends on increased work and production in factories. It leads to just and equal distribution of wealth among the people so that the poor can also enjoy the benefit of freedom. This, it is recognized, is possible only through increased employment opportunities in the society.

In human terms, democracy means availability of equal opportunities to all the people irrespective of caste, creed, sex and religion to develop their personalities. It means access to education in Arts, Science and Humanities and also awareness of our age old values and traditions. It needs to be emphasized that the Indian policy has been based on a concern for the individual not only as a worker working for the economic development of the society but also as an end in itself.

In the Indian context, the concept of national development goes far beyond economic growth; it is concerned with the creation of a nation united in one purpose, of people speaking different languages, professing different religions and rooted in a variety of cultures.

Our leaders’ vision of independent India was based on

Options

A

boycott of foreign goods

B

development of defence forces

C

economic self-reliance

D

diversification of employment

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Correct Answer :

Option C

economic self-reliance

Solution :

The correct answer is economic self-reliance.

Step-by-step Explanation:

1. Analyze the Passage:
According to the first paragraph of the passage, "This vision imagined to build a self reliant nation through maximum utilization of the resources in men and materials, and the establishment of a noble and liberal society."

2. Evaluate the Options:
boycott of foreign goods: Not mentioned as the main vision described in the passage.
development of defence forces: Not mentioned in the passage.
economic self-reliance: Directly aligns with the passage's description of building a "self-reliant nation" through economic strength and resource utilization.
diversification of employment: The passage mentions increasing employment opportunities as a means to achieve wealth distribution, but the overarching vision was a self-reliant nation.

Therefore, the leaders’ vision of independent India was based on economic self-reliance.

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