Correct Option (B):
The Karachi Session of the Indian National Congress in 1931, presided over by Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, adopted a significant resolution on Fundamental Rights and Economic Programme. This resolution was primarily drafted by Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru. It outlined basic civil liberties and socio-economic principles, including freedom of speech and press, right to form associations, equality before law, protection against exploitation, and universal adult franchise. These principles significantly influenced the drafting of the Indian Constitution, particularly the Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles of State Policy.
Incorrect Options:
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Dr. B.R. Ambedkar: Dr. Ambedkar was a prominent leader advocating for Dalit rights and social justice. He was not a member of the Indian National Congress at this time and was not involved in drafting this specific resolution.
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Dr. Rajendra Prasad: Dr. Rajendra Prasad played a crucial role in the Indian independence movement and later as the President of the Constituent Assembly. However, he was not the drafter of the Fundamental Rights resolution at the Karachi Session.
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Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel: Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel presided over the Karachi Session of the Indian National Congress in 1931. While he chaired the session where the resolution was adopted, he did not draft the resolution on Fundamental Rights.