18 Questions
What is the tone conveyed by M.K. Gandhi's quote?
Warning
What is the primary goal of nation-building in India, as per Jawaharlal Nehru's quote?
Unity and self-discovery
Why did Nehru emphasize the importance of secularism in India?
To ensure national unity andpeace
What was the primary challenge of nation-building in eastern regions of India during the time of Independence?
Economic backwardness
What was the primary objective of the States Reorganisation Commission?
To create new states based on linguistic lines
What is the concept that suggests a nation is united by shared beliefs, history, and political aspirations?
Imagined community
What was a major challenge for independent India after achieving independence?
Achieving national unity and establishing democracy
What was a crucial aspect of India's democratic framework?
A parliamentary form of government
What is necessary but not sufficient for establishing a democracy?
A democratic constitution
What was a major challenge for democratic politics in India?
Ensuring development and wellbeing of the entire society
What did the Constitution of India lay down for socially disadvantaged groups and religious and cultural communities?
Special protection and equality
What did the Directive Principles of State Policy set out?
The welfare goals that democratic politics must achieve
What was the primary concern for India in the first few years after independence?
National unity and territorial integrity
What did the photograph of Hindus and Muslims in Kolkata in 1947 symbolize?
The joy of freedom and the tragedy of partition
Which chapter of the book discusses the challenges of nation building in India?
Chapter 1: Challenges of Nation Building
What was the significance of the first decade after 1947 in Indian politics?
It was a period of successful negotiation of challenges to nation building
What was the title of the report published by the National Human Rights Commission in 2001-2002?
Annual Report 2001-2002
What is the title of the book edited by Shah, published in 2007?
The Grassroots of Democracy
This quiz explores the ideas of Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru on nation building, freedom, and India's discovery of itself. Test your understanding of their vision for India's future.
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