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Challenges of nation building

Madhya Pradesh Board · Class 12 · Political Science

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1. The three major challenges after independence

  • Independent India faced three broad challenges.
  • First challenge: shaping a united nation while respecting diversity.
  • Second challenge: establishing democracy in practice, not just in the Constitution.
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2. Partition: displacement, violence, and rehabilitation

  • India and Pakistan came into existence at midnight on 14-15 August 1947.
  • Partition was based on the principle of religious majorities.
  • The two-nation theory was advanced by the Muslim League and opposed by the Congress.
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3. Gandhi, Nehru, and Jinnah on the new situation

  • Mahatma Gandhi did not celebrate Independence Day on 15 August 1947.
  • He was in Kolkata and worked for communal harmony during riots.
  • He undertook fasts to restore peace in Kolkata and later in Delhi.
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4. Integration of Princely States

  • British India had two parts: British Indian Provinces and Princely States.
  • Princely States were ruled by princes and enjoyed internal control while accepting British supremacy.
  • There were 565 Princely States.

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Independent India faced three broad tasksPartition divided British India into IndiaThe twoEven after PartitionBritish India had British Indian Provinces

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