Concern for tribal and remote areas in the Constituent Assembly was linked with which value?

Inclusion and special protection

Correct answer: A. A Constitution must include people who may be socially, geographically, or politically disadvantaged. Tribal communities and people living in remote areas could face neglect, discrimination, or difficulty in accessing public institutions. Therefore, concern for them expressed the value of inclusion: every group should have a place in the constitutional order. Special protection does not mean rejecting equality; it can help make real equality possible for groups facing historical disadvantages. Option A is correct because it combines participation with safeguards. Option B is wrong because protective measures support substantive equality rather than oppose it. Option C is wrong because the aim was to connect remote communities with governance, not keep them away. Option D is wrong because tribal and remote communities were citizens whose interests needed recognition. Memory cue: inclusion means bringing overlooked groups into rights, representation, and protection.

This is a Class 9 Civics question. Chapter: Constitutional Design. Topic: Making of the Indian Constitution (Constituent Assembly).