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What year did India become a Republic?
What year did India become a Republic?
- 1947
- 1950 (correct)
- 1919
- 1858
Which empire is known for creating a composite Hindu culture in southern India during the 15th century?
Which empire is known for creating a composite Hindu culture in southern India during the 15th century?
- Vijayanagara Empire (correct)
- Delhi Sultanate
- Mughal Empire
- British Empire
Which major event caused India to partition into two independent states in 1947?
Which major event caused India to partition into two independent states in 1947?
- The British Crown rule
- World War I
- The independence movement (correct)
- World War II
Which of the following describes India's economic situation prior to its recent growth?
Which of the following describes India's economic situation prior to its recent growth?
What was the primary method of resistance used by Mahatma Gandhi in the push for Indian independence?
What was the primary method of resistance used by Mahatma Gandhi in the push for Indian independence?
Which country did India surpass to become the world’s fifth-largest economy?
Which country did India surpass to become the world’s fifth-largest economy?
What was the role of the British East India Company in India's economy before colonial rule?
What was the role of the British East India Company in India's economy before colonial rule?
Which of the following religious groups emerged in the Punjab region during India's history?
Which of the following religious groups emerged in the Punjab region during India's history?
What is primarily driving India's economy?
What is primarily driving India's economy?
What challenge does India face in comparison to its trade partners?
What challenge does India face in comparison to its trade partners?
Which sector is crucial for India's future economic growth according to the content?
Which sector is crucial for India's future economic growth according to the content?
What was the expected target for Indian exports by 2030?
What was the expected target for Indian exports by 2030?
What percentage of India's economy is accounted for by consumer demand?
What percentage of India's economy is accounted for by consumer demand?
How did India's exports perform during the pandemic compared to other growth engines?
How did India's exports perform during the pandemic compared to other growth engines?
What key issue must India prioritize according to the World Bank?
What key issue must India prioritize according to the World Bank?
What has been a result of India's rapid economic growth over recent decades?
What has been a result of India's rapid economic growth over recent decades?
What percentage of India's GDP was contributed by the IT industry at the end of 2011?
What percentage of India's GDP was contributed by the IT industry at the end of 2011?
By 2022, India surpassed which country to become the third-largest vehicle market?
By 2022, India surpassed which country to become the third-largest vehicle market?
How many pharmaceutical companies were reported in India as of 2021?
How many pharmaceutical companies were reported in India as of 2021?
What is the projected growth of India's GDP for the year 2024-2025?
What is the projected growth of India's GDP for the year 2024-2025?
Which phase marks the 'decade of transformative growth' for India?
Which phase marks the 'decade of transformative growth' for India?
What was India's share of world income in 1952?
What was India's share of world income in 1952?
What was the decadal average growth rate of India from 1952 to 1960?
What was the decadal average growth rate of India from 1952 to 1960?
What is the estimated size of India's local pharmaceutical market as of 2021?
What is the estimated size of India's local pharmaceutical market as of 2021?
What is India predicted to achieve in the next decade regarding its economy?
What is India predicted to achieve in the next decade regarding its economy?
What is the estimated market capitalization of India's stock market expected to reach by 2030?
What is the estimated market capitalization of India's stock market expected to reach by 2030?
As of FY 2023, what is the estimated total revenue generated by the IT and BPM industries in India?
As of FY 2023, what is the estimated total revenue generated by the IT and BPM industries in India?
Which aspect of India's economy has made it an attractive destination for investments?
Which aspect of India's economy has made it an attractive destination for investments?
In the World Bank's Ease of Doing Business Ranking 2020, what was India's rank compared to 2014?
In the World Bank's Ease of Doing Business Ranking 2020, what was India's rank compared to 2014?
What is one of the main challenges India faces in attracting more investments?
What is one of the main challenges India faces in attracting more investments?
What percentage of India's GDP did the IT-BPM sector contribute in FY 2022?
What percentage of India's GDP did the IT-BPM sector contribute in FY 2022?
What is a significant focus for India's new labor codes?
What is a significant focus for India's new labor codes?
What is essential for India to be recognized as a serious global actor?
What is essential for India to be recognized as a serious global actor?
By what year does India aspire to achieve 500 GW of green energy capacity?
By what year does India aspire to achieve 500 GW of green energy capacity?
Which of the following factors is NOT listed as a promise for India's global role?
Which of the following factors is NOT listed as a promise for India's global role?
What is the current rank of India's military globally?
What is the current rank of India's military globally?
How much did the number of households with a disposable income of more than $10,000 increase from 1990 to 2015?
How much did the number of households with a disposable income of more than $10,000 increase from 1990 to 2015?
Which industry is regarded as the second largest in India?
Which industry is regarded as the second largest in India?
What percentage of India's GDP does the telecommunication industry contribute?
What percentage of India's GDP does the telecommunication industry contribute?
What demographic advantage is India expected to benefit from in the future?
What demographic advantage is India expected to benefit from in the future?
What is the primary purpose of the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016?
What is the primary purpose of the Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act, 2016?
Which of the following measures was introduced to reduce the tax burden on individuals and businesses?
Which of the following measures was introduced to reduce the tax burden on individuals and businesses?
What significant effect did the decriminalization of minor economic offenses under the Companies Act, 2013 have?
What significant effect did the decriminalization of minor economic offenses under the Companies Act, 2013 have?
What achievement is associated with the construction of pucca houses?
What achievement is associated with the construction of pucca houses?
What is a significant concern regarding the impact of Artificial Intelligence on employment?
What is a significant concern regarding the impact of Artificial Intelligence on employment?
What was a key focus of the Revival of the disinvestment policy?
What was a key focus of the Revival of the disinvestment policy?
How has public spending on infrastructure changed from FY14 to 2023-24?
How has public spending on infrastructure changed from FY14 to 2023-24?
What challenge does energy security pose in relation to economic growth?
What challenge does energy security pose in relation to economic growth?
Study Notes
India's History
- India became a republic in 1950, governed by a democratic parliamentary system.
- A major nuclear power with high military spending.
- The world's most populous democracy since independence in 1947.
- Strong British rule legal and administrative foundations.
- Multi-lingual and multi-ethnic society with various religions (Christianity, Islamism, Buddhism, Judaism, and Hinduism).
- Muslim armies from Central Asia intermittently controlled northern India, eventually establishing the Delhi Sultanate.
- The Vijayanagara Empire in the 15th century shaped Southern India's composite Hindu culture.
- Sikhism emerged in the Punjab, rejecting institutionalized religions.
- The Mughal Empire (1526-1707) brought two centuries of relative peace under Islamic governance.
- British East India Company colonized India's economy in 1858, exploiting resources and labor.
- A social movement led by Mahatma Gandhi and the National Indian Congress led to non-violent resistance for independence from British rule.
- India voted to not cooperate with the UK in WWII.
- In 1947, the British Indian Empire was partitioned into India (Hindu majority) and Pakistan (Muslim majority), causing widespread human suffering.
India's Economic Significance
- India has significantly risen as a global economic power.
- Was once seen as lagging behind China, hampered by bureaucracy and a large state sector, but now is a rival.
- Has surpassed the UK to become the world's fifth-largest economy according to recent data from the IMF.
- Projected to overtake Germany and Japan, becoming the third-largest economy within a decade.
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