In the the following question a part of the sentence is given in bond, it is then followed by three sentences which try to explain the meaning of the phrase given in bold. Choose the best set of alternatives from the five options given below each question which explains the meaning of the phrase correctly without altering the meaning of the sentence given as question.
The problem of secularism is independent India lies in the fact that the Constitution was essentially a Western construct with the sidelining of the Gandhian Influence in the Constituent Assembly.
Secularism in India is highly motivated by the Western pattern of Constitution with hardly any presence of Gandhian Influence.
The Constitution was basically influenced by the culture followed in Western societies and it hardly considered the Gandhian Influence in the Constituent Assembly which de3picts the problem of secularism in independent India.
The development projects of western countries had such an impact on Indian Constitution that it igonored the Gandhian Influence and today we are facing the problem of secularism in the country.

Answer

B

Explanation

The phrase "a western construct" in the sentence denotes the culture and practices followed in western societies. Among the given statements, only (II) is able to expalain the meaning correctly. Hence (b ) is the correct choice.