Challenges of nation building
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Who was the first PM of india?
Jawaharlal Nehru
What was the real challenge of nation building in context to democracy?`
To develop democratic practices in accordance to the constitution.
What was the currencey of India in 1950?
Anna
ON which date was the constitution adopted?
26 January 1950
Who advanced the two-nation theory?
The Muslim League
Who opposed Muslim League’s theory?
The congress
List the three reasons that finally led to decision of creation of Pakistan despite congress’s opposition.
• Political developments in 1940s • Political competition between congress and Muslim League. • The British role.
Which principle was followed for the partition?
Religious majority
What is the full form of NWFP and who was its leader?
North Western Frontier Province. Khan Abdul Gaffar Khan.
Who was called the ‘Frontier Gandhi’?
Khan Abdul Gaffar Khan
Which two provinces of india caused the deepest trauma of partition?
Punjab and Bengal
Which cities were divided into communal zones?
Kolkata, Amritsar and Lahore
What is the phrase used by survivors of film makers to describe the partition?
‘Division of hearts’
What percent of muslim population was accounted for in 1951?
12% of the Indian popultion were muslims in 1951
when was Gandhi’s last fast?
january 1948
Who assassinated Gandhi?
Nathuram Vinayak Godse
On which day did Gandhi die?
30 January 1948
Which organizations were banned for spreading commuanl hatred?
Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh
Under which principle did the princely states accept British supremacy?
Paramountcy or Suzerainty of the british crown
Name the princely states that declared indepence.
Ruler of Travancore announced indepedence along with the Nizam of Hyderabad. The Nawab of Bhopal was opposed in joining the constituent assembly.
Which document was signed by the states of India which made them a prt of the Union of India?
Instrument of Accession
Which states joined India after a plebiscite?
Junagarh
Junagarh’s issue was resolved after what?
A plebiscite that confirmed people’s desire to join india.
Name the largest princely state.
Hyderabad