Consider the following statements regarding Dr. B.R. Ambedkar's approach toward social reform and constitutional democracy in India, and choose the correct option:
Statement 1: Ambedkar strongly advocated for the rights of the untouchables, pushing for their social upliftment through affirmative action policies and legal rights enshrined in the Indian Constitution.
Statement 2: While drafting the Indian Constitution, Ambedkar emphasized a strong unitary structure for the government, rejecting federal principles to ensure centralized control and uniformity in governance.
1
Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are true.
2
Statement 1 is true, but Statement 2 is false.
3
Statement 1 is false, but Statement 2 is true.
4
Both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are false.