India After Independence All Types Questions Answers

 

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India after independence

Very Short Q/A

Q.1. Name the famous political leader who played a very significant role in the integration of princely post-independence india.

Ans. Sardar Vallabh bhai Patel

Q.2. Who was the provisional president of the constituent Assembly?

Ans. Dr. Sachchidanand Sinha

Q.3. State any two features of our constitution.

Ans. It is longest hand written and contain adult suffrage.

Q.4. What was the aim of JVP committee that was set up in December 1948 .

Ans . In 1948, the JVP committee (Jawaharlal Nehru, Vallabhbhai Patel, Pattabhi Sitaramayya) aimed to study proposals for linguistic states in India and advise on their feasibility,

Q.5. Name the Gandhian leader who started a fast unto death in favour of separate Andhra pradesh .

Ans .Potti Sriramulu

Q.6. Name the agreement that was signed by pandit jawahar lal nehru and zhou Enlai.

Ans. The agreement signed by Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru and Zhou Enlai was the Panchsheel Agreement signed on April 29, 1954, in Beijing, China.

Q.7. Name the member countries of SAARC.

Ans . Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.

Short Questions and Answers

Q 1. What were the economic problems of india on eve of independence ?

Ans On independence, India's economy stumbled under: stagnant farming, wrecked industries, widespread poverty, resource drain, and crumbling infrastructure. A daunting puzzle to solve.

Q 2. List three salient features of our constitution.

Ans. a) India operates as a federation, dividing power between the central and state governments.

b) The constitution guarantees citizens several fundamental rights, like equality, freedom of speech and religion etc.

c) India follows a parliamentary system, where the Prime Minister and cabinet are collectively responsible to the elected Parliament.

Q 3. How was the state of andhra pradesh formed ?

Ans. Andhra Pradesh's birth pulsates with the rhythm of two decisive strokes. Driven by decades of aspirations and Potti Shriramulu's poignant sacrifice, Telugu voices carved Andhra State from Madras in 1953. Three years later, a "Gentlemen's Agreement" drew a united Telugu map as neighboring Hyderabadi regions embraced Andhra in 1956. Thus, fueled by linguistic unity and unwavering resolve, Andhra Pradesh emerged on the Indian canvas, a vibrant testament to the power of shared dreams.

Q.4. What are the principles of Panchsheel.

Ans. a). Respect borders and independence.

b). Don't attack each other.

c). Stay out of internal affairs.

d). Cooperate as equals for mutual benefit.

e). Coexist peacefully despite differences. 

Q.5. Write a short note on SAARC.

Ans. In 1985, eight South Asian nations - Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka - joined hands as SAARC, aiming to boosting trade and cultural exchange to tackling poverty and terrorism, SAARC strives for collaborative progress.

Q.6. What are the main provisions of the Hindu Code Bill.

Ans. Hindu Code bill introduced monogamy , raised consent of age and marriage along with right given to women to maintain their home property.

Long Questions and Answers

Q.1. How were the princely states integrated into India ?

Ans. Integrating the princely states into India after independence in 1947 was a complex process involving various strategies and key figures like Sardar vallabh bhai patel and V.P Menon.

a). Persuasion and Diplomacy: Engaging rulers, promising autonomy within India, addressing concerns.

b). Instrument of Accession: Formal document for states to join India, transferring key powers.

c). Military Action: Used cautiously in Hyderabad and Junagadh to deter defiance.

As a result of which Most states peacefully integrated by 1949, creating a united India.