Discovering Independent India
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Who became the first Prime Minister of India after it gained independence?

  • Mahatma Gandhi
  • Jawaharlal Nehru (correct)
  • Muhammad Ali Jinnah
  • Indira Gandhi
  • When did India become an independent nation within the British Commonwealth?

  • 1947 (correct)
  • 1945
  • 1858
  • 1950
  • What event led to the partition of India and the creation of Pakistan?

  • Indian National Congress leader becoming Prime Minister
  • Death of Mahatma Gandhi
  • End of British rule (correct)
  • Political and economic unification of the subcontinent
  • How many people were estimated to have died during the partition of India?

    <p>About one million</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which religious group had a majority in Pakistan after the partition?

    <p>Muslims</p> Signup and view all the answers

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