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When did India become an independent nation within the British Commonwealth?
When did India become an independent nation within the British Commonwealth?
- 1858
- 1947 (correct)
- 1950
- 1962
What was the basis of the partition of the subcontinent in 1947?
What was the basis of the partition of the subcontinent in 1947?
- Geographical boundaries
- Cultural differences
- Religious lines (correct)
- Linguistic lines
What type of government system did the 1950 constitution adopt for India?
What type of government system did the 1950 constitution adopt for India?
- Presidential system
- Parliamentary system (correct)
- Dictatorship
- Monarchy
Who became the first Prime Minister of India after independence?
Who became the first Prime Minister of India after independence?
What has been unique about India's democratic freedoms among newly independent states?
What has been unique about India's democratic freedoms among newly independent states?
Flashcards
India's Independence
India's Independence
India gained independence from British rule and joined the Commonwealth.
Partition of India
Partition of India
The decision to split the Indian subcontinent into India and Pakistan was based on religious differences.
India's Parliamentary System
India's Parliamentary System
India chose a system where the Parliament holds the most power, with a Prime Minister as the head of government.
India's First Prime Minister
India's First Prime Minister
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India and Democratic Freedoms
India and Democratic Freedoms
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