India after Independence — Flashcards

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The British gave three options to the 562 princely states: 1) Join the Union of India, 2) Join Pakistan, or 3) Remain independent without joining either nation. The Government of India invited all pro…

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Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was known as the 'Iron Man' of India because he successfully resolved the problems of integrating the princely states, including the difficult cases of Junagadh, Hyderabad, an…

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Due to partition, millions of people had to migrate from Pakistan to India, leaving their homes, property, and familiar environment. The Indian government had to provide shelter, employment, land, edu…

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A form of government where a parliament consisting of elected representatives governs the country. The Indian Constituent Assembly studied many constitutions and chose this model over the presidential…

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The Indian Constitution came into effect on January 26, 1950. Babu Rajendra Prasad became the first President of India. The constitution declared India as a sovereign, democratic republic.

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Junagadh: King wanted to join Pakistan, people opposed, king fled, merged in 1949 peacefully. Hyderabad: Nizam wanted independence, had Razakar army causing problems, Telangana farmers' struggle ongoi…

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Kashmir's integration was unique because: 1) King Harisingh initially wanted independence, 2) Pakistan incited tribal invasions, 3) It merged with special conditions, 4) Part of Kashmir remained with …

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Mahatma Gandhi strived hard to control communal conflicts that were destroying national unity. He took to fasting in Calcutta, read the Bhagavad Gita, and prayed for people to be liberated from their …