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Q. “Long years ago we made a tryst with destiny and now the time comes when we shall redeem our pledge” – this was stated on the night of August 14, 1947 by

A
C Raja Gopalchari
B
Dr. B R Ambedkar
C
Jawaharlal Neheru
D
Dr. Rajendra Prasad

Correct Answer

Jawaharlal Neheru

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