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Which territories were freed from Portuguese rule and became part of India in the 1960s?
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Goa, Diu, and Daman were freed from Portuguese rule in the 1960s and became parts of the Indian federation.
What was the MacMahon Line conflict and when did it escalate into war?
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The MacMahon Line was the disputed border region between India and China. Tensions that had been rising since 1950 culminated in the India-China war of 1962, which was fought in this region.
Who succeeded Jawaharlal Nehru as Prime Minister and what famous slogan did he give?
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Lal Bahadur Shastri succeeded Nehru in 1964. He gave the famous slogan 'Jai Jawan Jai Kisan' which highlighted the importance of Indian soldiers and farmers.
When and where did the 1965 India-Pakistan war occur, and where did Lal Bahadur Shastri die?
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The 1965 India-Pakistan war was fought over Kashmir. Soviet Russia mediated between the countries. Lal Bahadur Shastri died at Tashkent in 1966.
What were two major economic decisions taken by Indira Gandhi that had far-reaching effects?
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Indira Gandhi's major economic decisions were: 1) Nationalisation of banks, and 2) Cancelling pensions of Princes. Both decisions had far-reaching effects on India's economy and society.
Who led the movement in East Pakistan and what was the result?
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Sheikh Mujibur Rahman led the movement in East Pakistan with his organisation 'Mukti Bahini'. This movement, combined with Pakistan's oppressive policies, led to the 1971 war and the creation of Bangl…
When and where did India conduct its first nuclear test, and what was its stated purpose?
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India successfully carried out an underground atomic test at Pokharan in Rajasthan in 1974. This was part of India's policy to use atomic energy for peaceful purposes.
How did Sikkim become part of India?
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In 1975, the people of Sikkim voted for joining the Indian republic, and Sikkim became a full-fledged state in the Indian federation.
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