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Challenges of nation building — Revision Notes

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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Key topics in Challenges of nation building include The three major challenges after independence, Partition: displacement, violence, and rehabilitation, Gandhi, Nehru, and Jinnah on the new situation, Integration of Princely States. Study these first, then practise questions on each for the Madhya Pradesh Board Class 12 board exam.
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