Indian Independence and Anarchy Pre-reading Quiz

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What is the significance of August 15 and January 26 in India?

August 15 marks Independence Day, and January 26 marks Republic Day.

What is the motto of two countries that originated from the slogan 'Liberty, Equality, Fraternity'?

France and India

What did BR Ambedkar study during his time at Columbia University, New York?

Caste system and British Finance in India

What was the status of India before independence?

<p>It was a colony under British rule.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where was BR Ambedkar born?

<p>In Mhow, which is now in Madhya Pradesh</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the focus of BR Ambedkar's doctoral work at Columbia University, New York?

<p>British Finance in India</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what year did India become an independent country?

<p>1947</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the phrase 'unity in diversity' mean and how is it relevant to India?

<p>Cultural assimilation, relevant to India's diverse population</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the focus of BR Ambedkar's master's thesis at Columbia University, New York?

<p>Caste system in India</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of August 15 in India?

<p>Independence Day</p> Signup and view all the answers

Before independence, what was the status of India?

<p>A sovereign state under British rule</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is the phrase 'unity in diversity' relevant to India?

<p>It signifies the harmonious coexistence of multiple ethnicities and cultures in India</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of celebrating August 15 and January 26 in India?

<p>To mark the Independence Day and Republic Day of India</p> Signup and view all the answers

Do both words 'country' and 'nation' mean the same or is there any difference between them?

<p>A 'nation' is a cultural and ethnic concept, while a 'country' is a political and geographical entity</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did BR Ambedkar study during his time at Columbia University, New York?

<p>He conducted studies on the caste system and British finance in India</p> Signup and view all the answers

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