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Chapter-8 Challenges of Nation-Building — Online MCQ Test

Q: In which year was India partitioned?

Answer: B. 1947 — India was partitioned on August 15, 1947, leading to the creation of India and Pakistan as independent nations.

Q: What was the main basis for the linguistic reorganisation of states in India after independence?

Answer: B. Languages spoken in different regions — The Linguistic Survey of India and public demand led to the reorganisation of states based on linguistic and cultural lines, resulting in the States Reorganisation Commission (1953).

Q: Which of the following was NOT a challenge faced during nation-building in India?

Answer: D. Establishment of democracy in developed nations — India had to establish democracy in a newly independent, developing nation with diverse populations - this was a major challenge, not the reverse scenario.

Q: Who was the Prime Minister of India responsible for the integration of princely states?

Answer: A. Jawaharlal Nehru — Jawaharlal Nehru was the Prime Minister, though Sardar Patel was the Deputy Prime Minister who played a crucial role as Minister of Home Affairs in integrating princely states.

Q: The States Reorganisation Commission was established in which year?

Answer: B. 1953 — The States Reorganisation Commission was set up in 1953 to examine the reorganisation of states on linguistic basis, leading to the States Reorganisation Act of 1956.

Q: Which princely state was the last to merge with India?

Answer: D. Goa — Goa was integrated into India in 1961 after Portuguese occupation, making it the last major territory to join the Indian Union among the historical options.

Q: Which Indian military operation led to the integration of Hyderabad into India in 1948?

Answer: B. Police Action — The 'Police Action' was launched by the Indian government in September 1948 to integrate Hyderabad, resulting in the merger of the princely state with India.

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In which year was India partitioned?

A. 1945
B. 1947 ✓
C. 1950
D. 1952

Answer: B. 1947
India was partitioned on August 15, 1947, leading to the creation of India and Pakistan as independent nations.

What was the main basis for the linguistic reorganisation of states in India after independence?

A. Religious differences
B. Languages spoken in different regions ✓
C. Economic development
D. Political alliances

Answer: B. Languages spoken in different regions
The Linguistic Survey of India and public demand led to the reorganisation of states based on linguistic and cultural lines, resulting in the States Reorganisation Commission (1953).

Which of the following was NOT a challenge faced during nation-building in India?

A. Partition and communal violence
B. Integration of princely states
C. Linguistic reorganisation
D. Establishment of democracy in developed nations ✓

Answer: D. Establishment of democracy in developed nations
India had to establish democracy in a newly independent, developing nation with diverse populations - this was a major challenge, not the reverse scenario.

Who was the Prime Minister of India responsible for the integration of princely states?

A. Jawaharlal Nehru ✓
B. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
C. Dr. Rajendra Prasad
D. Maulana Abul Kalam Azad

Answer: A. Jawaharlal Nehru
Jawaharlal Nehru was the Prime Minister, though Sardar Patel was the Deputy Prime Minister who played a crucial role as Minister of Home Affairs in integrating princely states.

The States Reorganisation Commission was established in which year?

A. 1950
B. 1953 ✓
C. 1956
D. 1960

Answer: B. 1953
The States Reorganisation Commission was set up in 1953 to examine the reorganisation of states on linguistic basis, leading to the States Reorganisation Act of 1956.

Which princely state was the last to merge with India?

A. Hyderabad
B. Kashmir
C. Junagadh
D. Goa ✓

Answer: D. Goa
Goa was integrated into India in 1961 after Portuguese occupation, making it the last major territory to join the Indian Union among the historical options.

Which Indian military operation led to the integration of Hyderabad into India in 1948?

A. Operation Blue Star
B. Police Action ✓
C. Operation Vijay
D. Operation Polo

Answer: B. Police Action
The 'Police Action' was launched by the Indian government in September 1948 to integrate Hyderabad, resulting in the merger of the princely state with India.

The Instrument of Accession was a document that___________.

A. Divided India and Pakistan
B. Allowed princely states to join the Indian Union ✓
C. Established the Indian Constitution
D. Reorganised states linguistically

Answer: B. Allowed princely states to join the Indian Union
The Instrument of Accession was a constitutional document that princely states signed to merge with the Indian Union, defining their relationship with India.

Analyse the following: Why was linguistic reorganisation of states considered important for democracy in India?

A. It reduced the number of political parties
B. It ensured representation of diverse linguistic communities and strengthened democratic participation at regional levels ✓
C. It eliminated the need for a constitution
D. It prevented communal violence

Answer: B. It ensured representation of diverse linguistic communities and strengthened democratic participation at regional levels
Linguistic states allowed people to participate in governance through their native language and ensured cultural-linguistic groups had adequate representation in democratic institutions.

Compare the integration of Hyderabad and Kashmir. Which statement is most accurate?

A. Both were integrated peacefully through negotiations
B. Hyderabad was integrated through military action; Kashmir's status remained disputed with ongoing conflict ✓
C. Both remain independent nations
D. Kashmir was integrated through 'Police Action' while Hyderabad joined voluntarily

Answer: B. Hyderabad was integrated through military action; Kashmir's status remained disputed with ongoing conflict
Hyderabad was forcibly integrated through Police Action in 1948, while Kashmir's accession to India was disputed by Pakistan, leading to wars and an unresolved territorial issue.

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