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What were the three immediate challenges faced by India after independence?
Shaping a united but diverse nation, establishing democracy, and ensuring social well-being
What was the consequence of the partition in 1947?
Large-scale transfer of population and communal violence
Who was the undisputed leader of the North-West Frontier Province (NWFP) despite his opposition to its merger with Pakistan?
Khan Abdul Gaffar Khan
What happened to minorities on both sides of the India-Pakistan border after partition?
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What was the first immediate challenge faced by India after independence?
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What was the consequence of the partition in 1947?
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Who was known as 'Frontier Gandhi' and opposed the merger of NWFP with Pakistan?
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What was the predominant experience of women during the partition?
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What was the second challenge faced by India immediately after independence?
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Who was the undisputed leader of the North-West Frontier Province (NWFP) despite his opposition to its merger with Pakistan?
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What caused the deepest trauma of partition in India?
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What was the predominant experience of minorities on both sides of the India-Pakistan border after partition?
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