Multiple choice

The expression 'Tryst With Destiny' was first used by Jawaharlal Nehru on the occasion of

  1. Civil Disobedience Movement

  2. August Declaration

  3. Dandi March

  4. 15/16 Aug. 1947 midnight
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Explanation

'Tryst With Destiny' was the immortal speech delivered by Jawaharlal Nehru on the midnight of August 14-15, 1947, as India achieved independence. It began with the famous words 'Long years ago we made a tryst with destiny, and now the time comes when we shall redeem our pledge.' The speech captured the significance of the moment and outlined India's path forward. The Civil Disobedience Movement (option A) was in 1930. August Declaration (option B) refers to Montagu's 1917 promise. Dandi March (option C) was in 1930 - none match this historic moment.

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