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What was one of the immediate problems faced by India after gaining independence?
What was one of the immediate problems faced by India after gaining independence?
- Promoting national integration
- Territorial and administrative integration of the princely states (correct)
- Framing a new constitution
- Abolishing the semi-feudal agrarian order
Which leader is noted for being strong-willed and decisive in administration?
Which leader is noted for being strong-willed and decisive in administration?
- C. Rajagopalachari
- Sardar Patel (correct)
- Rajendra Prasad
- Maulana Abdul Kalam Azad
What was a medium-term problem that India had to address after independence?
What was a medium-term problem that India had to address after independence?
- Organizing elections for responsible governments (correct)
- Rehabilitation of refugees
- Removing endemic poverty
- Facilitating rapid economic development
Which of the following leaders was associated with the Congress party during India's early years post-independence?
Which of the following leaders was associated with the Congress party during India's early years post-independence?
What long-term issue involved pushing forward the process of nation-building in India?
What long-term issue involved pushing forward the process of nation-building in India?
What key challenge was related to the communal riots that occurred during Partition?
What key challenge was related to the communal riots that occurred during Partition?
Who among the following leaders was known as a distinguished philosopher?
Who among the following leaders was known as a distinguished philosopher?
Which of the following was not considered a problem during the medium-term challenges after independence?
Which of the following was not considered a problem during the medium-term challenges after independence?
What was the purpose of the Chamber of Princes established in 1921?
What was the purpose of the Chamber of Princes established in 1921?
What significant political change occurred in August 1947 regarding the princely states?
What significant political change occurred in August 1947 regarding the princely states?
Which of the following princely states expressed a desire to remain independent?
Which of the following princely states expressed a desire to remain independent?
What hindered the formation of a federal government scheme as proposed in the Government of India Act 1935?
What hindered the formation of a federal government scheme as proposed in the Government of India Act 1935?
What was the primary reason for Russia not supporting India initially?
What was the primary reason for Russia not supporting India initially?
Which princely state wanted to join Pakistan?
Which princely state wanted to join Pakistan?
What did radical congressmen believe regarding the princely states?
What did radical congressmen believe regarding the princely states?
What event effectively divided Kashmir along the ceasefire line known as LOC?
What event effectively divided Kashmir along the ceasefire line known as LOC?
Which of the following states was the first to join India?
Which of the following states was the first to join India?
What condition was tied to the UN resolution calling for a referendum in Kashmir?
What condition was tied to the UN resolution calling for a referendum in Kashmir?
Which article of the Indian Constitution was invoked to extend its provisions to Jammu and Kashmir with modifications?
Which article of the Indian Constitution was invoked to extend its provisions to Jammu and Kashmir with modifications?
Which factor complicated the integration of the princely states?
Which factor complicated the integration of the princely states?
What significant action occurred on August 5, 2019, regarding Jammu and Kashmir?
What significant action occurred on August 5, 2019, regarding Jammu and Kashmir?
What was one consequence of the accession of Jammu and Kashmir to India?
What was one consequence of the accession of Jammu and Kashmir to India?
What was the role of the Ministry of States shortly after India's independence?
What was the role of the Ministry of States shortly after India's independence?
Which regions formed Madhya Bharat after independence?
Which regions formed Madhya Bharat after independence?
What benefits did Patel offer to the prince of Jodhpur to persuade him to accede to India?
What benefits did Patel offer to the prince of Jodhpur to persuade him to accede to India?
What was Maharaja Hari Singh's stance regarding Kashmir's accession?
What was Maharaja Hari Singh's stance regarding Kashmir's accession?
What event triggered the Maharaja of Jammu and Kashmir to seek assistance from India?
What event triggered the Maharaja of Jammu and Kashmir to seek assistance from India?
Which recommendation did Mountbatten make regarding the conflict in Kashmir?
Which recommendation did Mountbatten make regarding the conflict in Kashmir?
What was the demographic composition of Kashmir at the time of the accession?
What was the demographic composition of Kashmir at the time of the accession?
How did the United Nations Security Council respond to India's concerns over Kashmir?
How did the United Nations Security Council respond to India's concerns over Kashmir?
What was one of the main fears that led Maharaja Hari Singh to oppose accession to either nation?
What was one of the main fears that led Maharaja Hari Singh to oppose accession to either nation?
What role did Sheikh Abdullah play in the Kashmir situation?
What role did Sheikh Abdullah play in the Kashmir situation?
What was one of the immediate causes of the Revolt of 1857?
What was one of the immediate causes of the Revolt of 1857?
Which state became an Islamic state from a secular state in 1955?
Which state became an Islamic state from a secular state in 1955?
What was a significant weakness of the Revolt of 1857?
What was a significant weakness of the Revolt of 1857?
What aspect does the syllabus cover regarding the economic developments post-independence?
What aspect does the syllabus cover regarding the economic developments post-independence?
What key concept is related to the political integration of India?
What key concept is related to the political integration of India?
Which two largest religious communities were divided along communal lines to maintain British rule?
Which two largest religious communities were divided along communal lines to maintain British rule?
What is one of the challenges of contemporary reflections on Indian democracy?
What is one of the challenges of contemporary reflections on Indian democracy?
Which of the following aspects does NOT belong to the syllabus of Society and Culture?
Which of the following aspects does NOT belong to the syllabus of Society and Culture?
Study Notes
India Gets Independence: Political Aspects
- Emergence of Independent India marked by the Partition, leading to significant territorial and administrative challenges.
- Integration of princely states was crucial for unification; notable examples include Jammu & Kashmir, Jodhpur, and Hyderabad.
- The Revolt of 1857 demonstrated Hindu-Muslim unity against colonial rule, but weaknesses included lack of coordination and modern weapons.
- Immediate post-independence issues involved communal riots, rehabilitation of refugees, and maintaining law and order amidst political instability.
- Medium-term challenges included drafting the Constitution, organizing elections, and reforming the agrarian system.
- Long-term perspectives focused on national integration, economic development, and poverty alleviation.
Leadership in Post-Independence India
- Key leaders included Jawaharlal Nehru, Sardar Patel, and Maulana Abdul Kalam Azad, with diverse contributions from various political movements and ideologies.
- The integration of princely states was driven by decisive efforts from Patel, offering benefits to reluctant rulers to join India.
- The Constituent Assembly played a vital role in the formation of a democratic framework post-independence.
Accession of Princely States
- The Indian Independence Act of 1947 allowed princes to choose between joining India, Pakistan, or remaining independent.
- Important states like Bhopal, Travancore, and Hyderabad were initially hesitant to join India, with issues raised by regions like Junagadh and Kashmir.
- The accession of Jodhpur involved significant negotiations to ensure integration, while Kashmir’s situation escalated into conflict following Pakistan’s invasion.
The Kashmir Crisis
- Hari Singh, only reluctantly agreed to join India amid fears of communalism, leading to a military intervention by India after an invasion from Pakistan.
- The United Nations intervened, resulting in a ceasefire and division of Kashmir along the Line of Control (LOC).
- In 2019, the Indian government abrogated special status for Jammu and Kashmir, emphasizing integration into the Indian Union.
Structural Changes and Developments
- The Ministry of States established administrative control over the princely states, facilitating the transition to democratic governance.
- Agitations for responsible governance emerged in various princely states, leading to tension and violence as people demanded power shifts from rulers.
- Former princes were compensated through privy purses and maintained titles, reflecting adjustments to the new political landscape.
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This quiz explores the political dynamics surrounding India's independence and the subsequent integration of princely states. It covers major challenges such as communal riots, the drafting of the Constitution, and the leaders' contributions during this pivotal era. Test your knowledge on how India navigated its early years as an independent nation.
