Challenges Of National Building In India — Part 2 MCQs with Explanations
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Question 1 of 40
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British India provinces were controlled by?
Correct Answer: Option B — British government
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British government is the correct answer to “British India provinces were controlled by”. 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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Name the movement that demanded a separate province for Andhra region.
Correct Answer: Option A — Vishalandhra Movement
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Vishalandhra Movement is the correct answer to “Name the movement that demanded a separate province for Andhra region.”. 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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What do your mean by the 'British Paramountcy' or 'suzerainty'?
Correct Answer: Option A — Some form of control over their internal affairs was enjoyed by Princely states
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Some form of control over their internal affairs was enjoyed by Princely states is the correct answer to “What do your mean by the 'British Paramountcy' or 'suzerainty'”. 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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Haryana was carved out from-
Correct Answer: Option A — Punjab
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Punjab is the correct answer to “Haryana was carved out from-”. 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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In which year was the State reorganization commission was appointed?
Correct Answer: Option C — 1953
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1953 is the correct answer to “In which year was the State reorganization commission was appointed”. 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 two languages were spoken in Bombay state before it was divided in 1950?
Correct Answer: Option A — Gujarati and Marathi
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Gujarati and Marathi is the correct answer to “Which two languages were spoken in Bombay state before it was divided in 1950”. 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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The states created in 1060 were . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option A — Maharashtra and Gujarat
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Maharashtra and Gujarat is the correct answer to “The states created in 1060 were . . . . . . . .”. 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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Gujarat was carved out from
Correct Answer: Option D — Bombay
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Bombay is the correct answer to “Gujarat was carved out from”. 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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British India was divided into-
Correct Answer: Option D — India and Pakistan
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India and Pakistan is the correct answer to “British India was divided into-”. 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 was the main recommendation of States Reorganisation Commission in 1953?
Correct Answer: Option A — Proper attention should be given to the cultural and communicative needs of other communities speaking different languages in a monolingual state
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Proper attention should be given to the cultural and communicative needs of other communities speaking different languages in a monolingual state is the correct answer to “What was the main recommendation of States Reorganisation Commission in 1953”. 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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What was the basis of the report of States Reorganisation Commission?
Correct Answer: Option A — Distribution of boundaries of states on language basis to reflect linguistic aspect
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Distribution of boundaries of states on language basis to reflect linguistic aspect is the correct answer to “What was the basis of the report of States Reorganisation Commission”. 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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Who was the Gandhian who died by performing an in definite fast for the creation of separate Andhra?
Correct Answer: Option C — Sriramalu
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Sriramalu is the correct answer to “Who was the Gandhian who died by performing an in definite fast for the creation of separate Andhra”. 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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Which recommendation of the States Reorganisation Commission of 1953 is incorrect?
Correct Answer: Option C — This Act was passed in 1957
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This Act was passed in 1957 is the correct answer to “Which recommendation of the States Reorganisation Commission of 1953 is incorrect”. 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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26. What is meant by the Two-Nation theory? 1. It was advocated by the Muslim League. 2. According to this theory, the demand for Pakistan, a separate country for Muslims was made. 3. India is divided on the basis of culture, politics, religion, economy and society into two communities. 4. Hindus and Muslims cannot live peacefully with each other. Select the correct answer from the options given below:
Correct Answer: Option C — 1 and 2 only
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1 and 2 only is the correct answer to “26. What is meant by the Two-Nation theory? 1. It was advocated by the Muslim League. 2. According to this theory, the demand for Pakistan, a separate country for Muslims was made. 3. India is divided on the basis of culture, politics, religion, economy and society into two communities. 4. Hindus and Muslims cannot live peacefully with each other. 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 15 of 40
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Consider these statements about the challenge of nation building for eastern and western regions of the country at the time of Independence. Find the wrong statement.
Correct Answer: Option C — There was no problem of minorities on both sides of border ( East and West)
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There was no problem of minorities on both sides of border ( East and West) is the correct answer to “Consider these statements about the challenge of nation building for eastern and western regions of the country at the time of Independence. Find the wrong statement.”. 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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What was the task of the States Reorganisation Commission?
Correct Answer: Option B — It evolved that states boundaries should reflect the boundaries of different languages to accommodate linguistic diversity
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It evolved that states boundaries should reflect the boundaries of different languages to accommodate linguistic diversity is the correct answer to “What was the task of the States Reorganisation Commission”. 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 state got divided on bilingual basis?
Correct Answer: Option A — Bombay
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Bombay is the correct answer to “Which state got divided on bilingual basis”. 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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When was the merger agreement between maharaja of Manipur a government of India signed?
Correct Answer: Option A — Sep, 1949
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Sep, 1949 is the correct answer to “When was the merger agreement between maharaja of Manipur a government of India signed”. 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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Which among the following is incorrect about Amritsar and Kolkata becoming communal zones?
Correct Answer: Option B — Muslim wished to move into area of Sikh majority
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Muslim wished to move into area of Sikh majority is the correct answer to “Which among the following is incorrect about Amritsar and Kolkata becoming communal zones”. 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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Instrument of accession meansstates-
Correct Answer: Option A — State agreed to become a part of the union of India
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State agreed to become a part of the union of India is the correct answer to “Instrument of accession meansstates-”. 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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Name the first prime minister of independent India?
Correct Answer: Option A — Jawaharlal Nehru
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Jawaharlal Nehru is the correct answer to “Name the first prime minister of independent India”. 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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States created in 1960 were . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option B — Maharashtra and Gujarat
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Maharashtra and Gujarat is the correct answer to “States created in 1960 were . . . . . . . .”. 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 among the following statements about the partition is not true?
Correct Answer: Option D — The scheme of Partition included a plan for transfer of population across the border
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The scheme of Partition included a plan for transfer of population across the border is the correct answer to “Which among the following statements about the partition is not true”. 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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According to the 'Two Nation Theory', India consisted of not one but people . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option B — Hindus and Muslims
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Hindus and Muslims is the correct answer to “According to the 'Two Nation Theory', India consisted of not one but people . . . . . . . .”. 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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Which of the following state was not created in 2000?
Correct Answer: Option B — Assam
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Assam is the correct answer to “Which of the following 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 26 of 40
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Who was known as frontier Gandhi?
Correct Answer: Option A — Khari Abdul Ghaffar Khan
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Khari Abdul Ghaffar Khan is the correct answer to “Who was known as frontier Gandhi”. 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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What was the % of Muslim population in India in 1951?
Correct Answer: Option B — 12%
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12% is the correct answer to “What was the % of Muslim population in India in 1951”. 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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The Merger Agreement was signed between government of India and Maharaja of Manipur in the year . . . . . . . .
Correct Answer: Option C — 1949
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1949 is the correct answer to “The Merger Agreement was signed between government of India and Maharaja of Manipur in the year . . . . . . . .”. 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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Choose the number of incorrect argument/arguments regarding circumstances that led to the accession of Hyderabad to India. 1. Hyderabad was the smallest princely state and it was surrounded by Indian territory. 2. Its ruler was one of the world's richest men. 3. Nizam wanted an independent status for Hyderabad. 4. Hyderabad had a substantial fighting force.
Correct Answer: Option A — 1 is correct
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1 is correct is the correct answer to “Choose the number of incorrect argument/arguments regarding circumstances that led to the accession of Hyderabad to India. 1. Hyderabad was the smallest princely state and it was surrounded by Indian territory. 2. Its ruler was one of the world's richest men. 3. Nizam wanted an independent status for Hyderabad. 4. Hyderabad had a substantial fighting force.”. 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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Amrita pritam was a prominent poet from
Correct Answer: Option A — Punjab
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Punjab is the correct answer to “Amrita pritam was a prominent poet from”. 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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Which state decided to remain independent in place of joining India?
Correct Answer: Option A — Travancore
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Travancore is the correct answer to “Which state decided to remain independent in place of joining India”. 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 . . . . . . . . was formed to protect the interest of the Muslims in colonial India.
Correct Answer: Option B — Muslim league
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Muslim league is the correct answer to “The . . . . . . . . was formed to protect the interest of the Muslims in colonial India.”. 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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Which was the first Indian state of hold an election based on universe adult franchise in June 1948?
Correct Answer: Option C — Manipur
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Manipur is the correct answer to “Which was the first Indian state of hold an election based on universe adult franchise in June 1948”. 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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Meghalaya was carved out from?
Correct Answer: Option A — Assam
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Assam is the correct answer to “Meghalaya was carved out from”. 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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Assess the commonly agreed upon goals visualized by the Indians during the national movement which have been fulfilled after independence.
Correct Answer: Option C — Both A and B
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Both A and B is the correct answer to “Assess the commonly agreed upon goals visualized by the Indians during the national movement which have been fulfilled after independence.”. 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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What is States Reorganisation Commission?
Correct Answer: Option A — Organisation that sees the documents are signed by rulers of states when agreed to become a part of Indian Union
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Organisation that sees the documents are signed by rulers of states when agreed to become a part of Indian Union is the correct answer to “What is States Reorganisation Commission”. 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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Mention the base of the state reorganization act in 1956?
Correct Answer: Option B — Language
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Language is the correct answer to “Mention the base of the state reorganization act in 1956”. 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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Who played a vital role in the integration of princely states with India?
Correct Answer: Option A — Sardar Vallabhai Patel
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Sardar Vallabhai Patel is the correct answer to “Who played a vital role in the integration of princely states with India”. 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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Whose actions were not liked by extremists in both the Hindu and Muslim communities and blamed him for their condition?
Correct Answer: Option C — Mahatma Gandhi
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Mahatma Gandhi is the correct answer to “Whose actions were not liked by extremists in both the Hindu and Muslim communities and blamed him for their condition”. 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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In which Congress Session, proposal for linguistic principles of reorganisation was accepted?
Correct Answer: Option A — Nagpur Congress Session of 1920
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Nagpur Congress Session of 1920 is the correct answer to “In which Congress Session, proposal for linguistic principles of reorganisation was accepted”. This question is standard in competitive examination syllabi for Challenges Of National Building In India.
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