Independent India (The First 30 years-1947-77)
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What was the main challenge highlighted by B.R. Ambedkar regarding India's future after independence?
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Ambedkar warned about the contradiction between political equality (one man one vote) and social-economic inequality. He feared that if this contradiction continued for long, those suffering from ineq…
Why were the first general elections of 1952 significant for Indian democracy?
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The first elections were significant because: 1) India adopted Universal Adult Franchise immediately, unlike Western countries where it was extended gradually 2) They represented India's determination…
How did the Election Commission solve the problem of illiteracy during the first elections?
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The Election Commission used symbols from everyday life to represent political parties and candidates. Each candidate had a separate ballot box with the symbol stuck outside, and voters only had to dr…
What was the 'Congress System' and what characterized it?
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The Congress System refers to the period (1952-1967) when the Indian National Congress dominated Indian politics, winning over 70% of seats with about 45% of votes. It was characterized by: 1) Congres…
What were the main demands for state reorganisation after independence?
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People speaking the same language and living in contiguous areas demanded to be organized under one state. Key movements included: Samyukta Karnataka (uniting Kannada speakers), Samyukta Maharashtra, …
What was the turning point in the demand for linguistic states, and what was its outcome?
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Potti Sriramulu's death after 58 days of hunger strike on 15th December 1952 was the turning point. This led to the creation of Andhra State and Tamil Nadu. Subsequently, the States Reorganisation Com…
What were the three main components of Nehru's agricultural transformation strategy?
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Nehru's agricultural strategy included: 1) Land reforms (abolition of Zamindari system, tenancy reform, and land ceilings) 2) Agricultural cooperatives (to provide economies of scale and inputs like s…
What was India's foreign policy approach during Nehru's era, and what movement did it lead to?
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Nehru followed a policy of not joining either the US or USSR camp during the Cold War, maintaining an equidistant and independent position. He joined hands with other newly independent countries like …
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