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What were the twin challenges India faced immediately after independence?
What were the twin challenges India faced immediately after independence?
- Economic growth and military strength
- International conflicts and poverty
- Religious harmony and social equality
- Welfare and democracy (correct)
In what backdrop was India born?
In what backdrop was India born?
- World War (correct)
- Colonial Exploitation
- Great Depression
- Cold War
What was India's policy in conducting foreign relations?
What was India's policy in conducting foreign relations?
- Military Alliances
- Bilateral Agreements
- Colonial Dependence
- Non-Alignment (correct)
What was the legacy left by the British for India in terms of international disputes?
What was the legacy left by the British for India in terms of international disputes?
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What was the event that led to the Peace and Conflict with China?
What was the event that led to the Peace and Conflict with China?
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India after Independence
- India faced twin challenges of poverty and fragmentation immediately after independence in 1947
- The country was born in a backdrop of partition, violence, and trauma, which had a profound impact on its early years
Foreign Policy
- India's policy in conducting foreign relations was based on the principles of non-alignment, peaceful coexistence, and anti-colonialism
Legacy of British Rule
- The British left a legacy of international disputes for India to resolve, including border conflicts with neighboring countries
Conflict with China
- The Sino-Indian War of 1962 was the event that led to peace and conflict with China, resulting in a significant border dispute between the two nations
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