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Chapter 17: Independent India (The First 30 Years: 1947–1977) — Online MCQ Test

Q: Who was the first Prime Minister of independent India?

Answer: B. Jawaharlal Nehru — Jawaharlal Nehru became the first Prime Minister of independent India in 1947 and led the country during its early nation-building years.

Q: The reorganization of states in India on a linguistic basis took place mainly to satisfy which demand?

Answer: B. Demand for states based on language — Many people wanted states formed according to the language spoken by the majority, and this became an important principle in state reorganization.

Q: Which of the following states was reorganized on a linguistic basis in the early phase after independence?

Answer: A. Andhra Pradesh — Andhra Pradesh was formed as a linguistic state for Telugu speakers, becoming a significant example of state reorganization.

Q: Arrange the following events in the correct chronological order: 1) Green Revolution, 2) Linguistic reorganization of states, 3) Emergency, 4) First Five-Year Plan

Answer: A. 4, 2, 1, 3 — The First Five-Year Plan began in 1951, linguistic reorganization followed in the 1950s, the Green Revolution expanded in the late 1960s, and the Emergency was declared in 1975.

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Chapter 17: Independent India (The First 30 Years: 1947–1977) — Important Questions & Answers (FAQ)

Frequently asked questions from Telangana State Board CLASS 10th SOCIAL STUDIES — Chapter 17: Independent India (The First 30 Years: 1947–1977), with answers and explanations. These are sample questions; the exam has its own separate question set.

Who was the first Prime Minister of independent India?

A. Lal Bahadur Shastri
B. Jawaharlal Nehru ✓
C. Indira Gandhi
D. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

Answer: B. Jawaharlal Nehru
Jawaharlal Nehru became the first Prime Minister of independent India in 1947 and led the country during its early nation-building years.

The reorganization of states in India on a linguistic basis took place mainly to satisfy which demand?

A. Demand for states based on religion
B. Demand for states based on language ✓
C. Demand for states based on caste
D. Demand for states based on climate

Answer: B. Demand for states based on language
Many people wanted states formed according to the language spoken by the majority, and this became an important principle in state reorganization.

Which of the following states was reorganized on a linguistic basis in the early phase after independence?

A. Andhra Pradesh ✓
B. Madhya Pradesh
C. Bihar
D. Punjab

Answer: A. Andhra Pradesh
Andhra Pradesh was formed as a linguistic state for Telugu speakers, becoming a significant example of state reorganization.

Arrange the following events in the correct chronological order: 1) Green Revolution, 2) Linguistic reorganization of states, 3) Emergency, 4) First Five-Year Plan

A. 4, 2, 1, 3 ✓
B. 2, 4, 1, 3
C. 4, 1, 2, 3
D. 1, 2, 4, 3

Answer: A. 4, 2, 1, 3
The First Five-Year Plan began in 1951, linguistic reorganization followed in the 1950s, the Green Revolution expanded in the late 1960s, and the Emergency was declared in 1975.

Which pair is correctly matched?

A. Jawaharlal Nehru — Emergency declared in 1975
B. Lal Bahadur Shastri — Slogan 'Jai Jawan Jai Kisan' ✓
C. Indira Gandhi — First Five-Year Plan
D. Sardar Patel — Non-Alignment policy

Answer: B. Lal Bahadur Shastri — Slogan 'Jai Jawan Jai Kisan'
Lal Bahadur Shastri gave the slogan 'Jai Jawan Jai Kisan' during the war and food crisis period, linking soldiers and farmers.

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