Challenges Of National Building In India — Part 1 MCQs with Explanations
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Question 1 of 40
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The most important recommendation of the States Reorganisation Commission was that boundaries of the different states should be based upon . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option A — Language
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Language is the correct answer to “The most important recommendation of the States Reorganisation Commission was that boundaries of the different states should be based upon . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Challenges Of National Building In India.
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Question 2 of 40
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Which was the first state that formed on Linguistic Basis?
Correct Answer: Option A — Andhra Pradesh (Telugu)
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Andhra Pradesh (Telugu) is the correct answer to “Which was the first state that formed on Linguistic Basis”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Challenges Of National Building In India.
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Question 3 of 40
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Arrange the following in the chronological order of their establishment. 1. State of Chhattisgarh 2. State of Mizoram 3. State of Himachal Pradesh 4. State of Nagaland
Correct Answer: Option B — 4, 3, 2, 1
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4, 3, 2, 1 is the correct answer to “Arrange the following in the chronological order of their establishment. 1. State of Chhattisgarh 2. State of Mizoram 3. State of Himachal Pradesh 4. State of Nagaland”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Challenges Of National Building In India.
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Question 4 of 40
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Mohammed Ali Jinnah addressed the constituent assembly of Pakistan in Karachi on:
Correct Answer: Option A — 11th August, 1947
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11th August, 1947 is the correct answer to “Mohammed Ali Jinnah addressed the constituent assembly of Pakistan in Karachi on:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Challenges Of National Building In India.
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Question 5 of 40
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Which among the following is not correct about Article 370?
Correct Answer: Option D — It does not restricts Parliament's legislative power
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It does not restricts Parliament's legislative power is the correct answer to “Which among the following is not correct about Article 370”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Challenges Of National Building In India.
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Question 6 of 40
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Which of the following princely state not resisted joining India?
Correct Answer: Option D — Mysore
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Mysore is the correct answer to “Which of the following princely state not resisted joining India”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Challenges Of National Building In India.
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Question 7 of 40
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What are the reasons being used by Nehru for keeping India secular? 1. All Muslims wanted to leave India after partition. 2. Jawaharlal Nehru advocated security and democratic rights of Muslims as citizens of India. 3. India's secular nature cherished its short-term goals and principles. 4. Secularism stops any single faith to become superior and inferior to those who criticized another religion. Select the correct answer from the options given below:
Correct Answer: Option A — 2 and 4 only
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2 and 4 only is the correct answer to “What are the reasons being used by Nehru for keeping India secular? 1. All Muslims wanted to leave India after partition. 2. Jawaharlal Nehru advocated security and democratic rights of Muslims as citizens of India. 3. India's secular nature cherished its short-term goals and principles. 4. Secularism stops any single faith to become superior and inferior to those who criticized another religion. Select the correct answer from the options given below:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Challenges Of National Building In India.
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Question 8 of 40
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What was the biggest obstacle in nation-building at the time of India's Independence?
Correct Answer: Option A — To unite the nation, Establish democracy, Development and Refugee problems
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To unite the nation, Establish democracy, Development and Refugee problems is the correct answer to “What was the biggest obstacle in nation-building at the time of India's Independence”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Challenges Of National Building In India.
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Question 9 of 40
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Who was the maharaja of Manipur at the time of independence?
Correct Answer: Option B — Bodhachandra Singh
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Bodhachandra Singh is the correct answer to “Who was the maharaja of Manipur at the time of independence”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Challenges Of National Building In India.
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Question 10 of 40
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What is 'Two Nation Theory'? 1. This theory was propounded by Muhammad Ali Jinnah. 2. According to this theory, a separate state was to be created for Muslims. 3. All political leaders supported this theory. Identify the correct option.
Correct Answer: Option B — 1 and 2
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1 and 2 is the correct answer to “What is 'Two Nation Theory'? 1. This theory was propounded by Muhammad Ali Jinnah. 2. According to this theory, a separate state was to be created for Muslims. 3. All political leaders supported this theory. Identify the correct option.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Challenges Of National Building In India.
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Question 11 of 40
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Which statement about the consequences of partition is correct?
Correct Answer: Option C — Both A and B
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Both A and B is the correct answer to “Which statement about the consequences of partition is correct”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Challenges Of National Building In India.
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Question 12 of 40
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"The partition of India appeared to prove everyone in worst fears". Which of the following arguments is not correct?
Correct Answer: Option C — On both sides of the borders, there were continuous tensions with threats to lives and money and materialistic things
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On both sides of the borders, there were continuous tensions with threats to lives and money and materialistic things is the correct answer to “"The partition of India appeared to prove everyone in worst fears". Which of the following arguments is not correct”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Challenges Of National Building In India.
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Question 13 of 40
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The interim government formed under the cabinet mission plan was headed by
Correct Answer: Option B — Jawaharlal Nehru
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Jawaharlal Nehru is the correct answer to “The interim government formed under the cabinet mission plan was headed by”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Challenges Of National Building In India.
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Question 14 of 40
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Which among the following was not a challenge that independent India face?
Correct Answer: Option B — Establish autocracy
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Establish autocracy is the correct answer to “Which among the following was not a challenge that independent India face”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Challenges Of National Building In India.
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Question 15 of 40
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Prime minister announced the formation of a separate Andhra state . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option D — December 1952
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December 1952 is the correct answer to “Prime minister announced the formation of a separate Andhra state . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Challenges Of National Building In India.
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Question 16 of 40
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. . . . . . . . was the first part of India to hold elections based on . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option A — Manipur, Universal Adult Franchise
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Manipur, Universal Adult Franchise is the correct answer to “. . . . . . . . was the first part of India to hold elections based on . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Challenges Of National Building In India.
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Question 17 of 40
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Which of the following was the outcome of two nation theory?
Correct Answer: Option B — Partition of British India into India and Pakistan
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Partition of British India into India and Pakistan is the correct answer to “Which of the following was the outcome of two nation theory”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Challenges Of National Building In India.
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Question 18 of 40
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Movement for a separate Andhra was called-
Correct Answer: Option C — Vishalandhra movement
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Vishalandhra movement is the correct answer to “Movement for a separate Andhra was called-”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Challenges Of National Building In India.
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Question 19 of 40
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Name any four princely states that resisted their merger with the Indian Union.
Correct Answer: Option A — Junagadh, Hyderabad, Kashmir and Manipur
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Junagadh, Hyderabad, Kashmir and Manipur is the correct answer to “Name any four princely states that resisted their merger with the Indian Union.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Challenges Of National Building In India.
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Question 20 of 40
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The three major problems faced in the process of partition of India were: 1. Areas were supposed to be distributed on the basis of religious majority. 2. No single belt of Muslim majority was the part of British India. They were concentrated in east and west. 3. Some Muslim majority areas did not want to be merged with Pakistan. 4. Another problem belonged to majority on both sides of border. Select the correct answer from the options given below:
Correct Answer: Option C — 1, 2 and 3
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1, 2 and 3 is the correct answer to “The three major problems faced in the process of partition of India were: 1. Areas were supposed to be distributed on the basis of religious majority. 2. No single belt of Muslim majority was the part of British India. They were concentrated in east and west. 3. Some Muslim majority areas did not want to be merged with Pakistan. 4. Another problem belonged to majority on both sides of border. Select the correct answer from the options given below:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Challenges Of National Building In India.
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Question 21 of 40
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"Tomorrow we shall be free from the slavery of the British domination. But at midnight India will be partitioned. Tomorrow will thus be a day of rejoicing as well as of mourning." Whose statement was this?
Correct Answer: Option D — Mahatma Gandhi
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Mahatma Gandhi is the correct answer to “"Tomorrow we shall be free from the slavery of the British domination. But at midnight India will be partitioned. Tomorrow will thus be a day of rejoicing as well as of mourning." Whose statement was this”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Challenges Of National Building In India.
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Question 22 of 40
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What are the challenges faced by refugees in refugee camps? 1. Human issues: i.e. Security of food, Drinking water, Housing, etc. 2. Social issues: i.e. Family ties, Neighbours, Children, Education, etc. 3. Environmental issues: i.e. Waste disposal and Management. 4. Health issues: i.e. Sanitary, Medicine, Doctors, Nursery, Hospitals. etc.
Correct Answer: Option C — 1, 2, 3 and 4
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1, 2, 3 and 4 is the correct answer to “What are the challenges faced by refugees in refugee camps? 1. Human issues: i.e. Security of food, Drinking water, Housing, etc. 2. Social issues: i.e. Family ties, Neighbours, Children, Education, etc. 3. Environmental issues: i.e. Waste disposal and Management. 4. Health issues: i.e. Sanitary, Medicine, Doctors, Nursery, Hospitals. etc.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Challenges Of National Building In India.
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Question 23 of 40
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Which interest among the following was not hidden behind the conflict between Hindus and Muslims at the time independence?
Correct Answer: Option D — All communities wanted to have separate nation on the basis of religion
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All communities wanted to have separate nation on the basis of religion is the correct answer to “Which interest among the following was not hidden behind the conflict between Hindus and Muslims at the time independence”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Challenges Of National Building In India.
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Question 24 of 40
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Concept of 'two nation theory' was-
Correct Answer: Option A — That Muslims and non-Muslims should be two separate nations
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That Muslims and non-Muslims should be two separate nations is the correct answer to “Concept of 'two nation theory' was-”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Challenges Of National Building In India.
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Question 25 of 40
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Who delivered the famous speech 'Tryst with Destiny?
Correct Answer: Option C — Jawaharlal Nehru
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Jawaharlal Nehru is the correct answer to “Who delivered the famous speech 'Tryst with Destiny”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Challenges Of National Building In India.
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Question 26 of 40
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The Cities that were divided into 'communal zones' during the partition violence were
Correct Answer: Option A — Lahore, Amritsar and Calcutta
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Lahore, Amritsar and Calcutta is the correct answer to “The Cities that were divided into 'communal zones' during the partition violence were”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Challenges Of National Building In India.
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Question 27 of 40
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Princely states were ruled by
Correct Answer: Option C — Princess
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Princess is the correct answer to “Princely states were ruled by”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Challenges Of National Building In India.
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Question 28 of 40
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Which state was not created in 2000?
Correct Answer: Option D — Bihar
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Bihar is the correct answer to “Which state was not created in 2000”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Challenges Of National Building In India.
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Question 29 of 40
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Name the veteran gandhian (also a congress leader) who went on indefinite fast that led to his death after 56 days
Correct Answer: Option B — Potti Sriramulu
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Potti Sriramulu is the correct answer to “Name the veteran gandhian (also a congress leader) who went on indefinite fast that led to his death after 56 days”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Challenges Of National Building In India.
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Question 30 of 40
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A Para military force of Nizam of Hyderabad which was sent to respond people's movement was known as . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option D — Razakars
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Razakars is the correct answer to “A Para military force of Nizam of Hyderabad which was sent to respond people's movement was known as . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Challenges Of National Building In India.
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Question 31 of 40
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Writers and poets described partition as-
Correct Answer: Option D — Division of hearts
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Division of hearts is the correct answer to “Writers and poets described partition as-”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Challenges Of National Building In India.
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Question 32 of 40
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The "Communal zones" exclude-
Correct Answer: Option D — Jammu & Kashmir
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Jammu & Kashmir is the correct answer to “The "Communal zones" exclude-”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Challenges Of National Building In India.
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Question 33 of 40
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How many princely states were there at the time of independence?
Correct Answer: Option C — 565
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565 is the correct answer to “How many princely states were there at the time of independence”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Challenges Of National Building In India.
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Question 34 of 40
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The main reason for India's partition was:
Correct Answer: Option D — All of the above
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All of the above is the correct answer to “The main reason for India's partition was:”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Challenges Of National Building In India.
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Question 35 of 40
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Famous poet, Amrita Pritan was from-
Correct Answer: Option C — Punjab
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Punjab is the correct answer to “Famous poet, Amrita Pritan was from-”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Challenges Of National Building In India.
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Question 36 of 40
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Name the leader who played a historic role in negotiating with the rulers of princely states to join the Indian Union.
Correct Answer: Option A — Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
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Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel is the correct answer to “Name the leader who played a historic role in negotiating with the rulers of princely states to join the Indian Union.”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Challenges Of National Building In India.
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Question 37 of 40
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When Gujarat was carved out of Bombay?
Correct Answer: Option B — 1960
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1960 is the correct answer to “When Gujarat was carved out of Bombay”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Challenges Of National Building In India.
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Question 38 of 40
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When Haryana was carved out of Punjab?
Correct Answer: Option C — 1966
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1966 is the correct answer to “When Haryana was carved out of Punjab”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Challenges Of National Building In India.
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Question 39 of 40
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Which among the following statement about the problem/difficulties face during partition in incortect?
Correct Answer: Option B — Two of Muslim majority provinces of British India, Bengal and Gujarat, had large areas of non Muslim majority
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Two of Muslim majority provinces of British India, Bengal and Gujarat, had large areas of non Muslim majority is the correct answer to “Which among the following statement about the problem/difficulties face during partition in incortect”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Challenges Of National Building In India.
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Question 40 of 40
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Even after large-scale migration of Muslims to the newly-created Pakistan, the Muslim population in India accounted for . . . . . . . . per cent of the total population in . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option C — 12, 1951
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12, 1951 is the correct answer to “Even after large-scale migration of Muslims to the newly-created Pakistan, the Muslim population in India accounted for . . . . . . . . per cent of the total population in . . . . . . . .”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Challenges Of National Building In India.
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