Questions and Answers
Who addressed a special session of the Constituent Assembly on the night of India's independence?
Jawaharlal Nehru
What was the date when India attained independence?
14-15 August 1947
What were the two goals agreed upon by almost everyone after Independence?
Running the country through democratic government and running it for the good of all, particularly the poor and socially disadvantaged groups
What was the famous speech given by Jawaharlal Nehru on the night of India's independence called?
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What did the partition of the country bring along with India's freedom?
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Study Notes
India's Independence
- Jawaharlal Nehru addressed a special session of the Constituent Assembly on the night of India's independence.
Independence Day
- India attained independence on August 15, 1947.
Post-Independence Goals
- Two goals agreed upon by almost everyone after Independence were to build a modern, industrialized nation and to create a more just and equitable society.
Famous Speech
- Jawaharlal Nehru's famous speech on the night of India's independence was called "Tryst with Destiny".
Consequences of Partition
- The partition of the country brought violence, refugee crises, and communal riots along with India's freedom.
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