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Challenges Of National Building In India — Part 2 MCQs with Explanations

Practice high-yield Political Science & International Relations MCQs on Challenges Of National Building In India — Part 2 with worked academic solutions for CSS, PMS, FPSC, PPSC, KPPSC.

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40
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CSS, PMS, FPSC...
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Question 1 of 40
★ CSS ★ PMS

British India provinces were controlled by?

Question 2 of 40
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Name the movement that demanded a separate province for Andhra region.

Question 3 of 40
★ CSS ★ PMS

What do your mean by the 'British Paramountcy' or 'suzerainty'?

Question 4 of 40
★ CSS ★ PMS

Haryana was carved out from-

Question 5 of 40
★ CSS ★ PMS

In which year was the State reorganization commission was appointed?

Question 6 of 40
★ CSS ★ PMS

Which two languages were spoken in Bombay state before it was divided in 1950?

Question 7 of 40
★ CSS ★ PMS

The states created in 1060 were . . . . . . . .

Question 8 of 40
★ CSS ★ PMS

Gujarat was carved out from

Question 9 of 40
★ CSS ★ PMS

British India was divided into-

Question 10 of 40
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What was the main recommendation of States Reorganisation Commission in 1953?

Question 11 of 40
★ CSS ★ PMS

What was the basis of the report of States Reorganisation Commission?

Question 12 of 40
★ CSS ★ PMS

Who was the Gandhian who died by performing an in definite fast for the creation of separate Andhra?

Question 13 of 40
★ CSS ★ PMS

Which recommendation of the States Reorganisation Commission of 1953 is incorrect?

Question 14 of 40
★ CSS ★ PMS

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:

Question 15 of 40
★ CSS ★ PMS

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.

Question 16 of 40
★ CSS ★ PMS

What was the task of the States Reorganisation Commission?

Question 17 of 40
★ CSS ★ PMS

Which state got divided on bilingual basis?

Question 18 of 40
★ CSS ★ PMS

When was the merger agreement between maharaja of Manipur a government of India signed?

Question 19 of 40
★ CSS ★ PMS

Which among the following is incorrect about Amritsar and Kolkata becoming communal zones?

Question 20 of 40
★ CSS ★ PMS

Instrument of accession meansstates-

Question 21 of 40
★ CSS ★ PMS

Name the first prime minister of independent India?

Question 22 of 40
★ CSS ★ PMS

States created in 1960 were . . . . . . . .

Question 23 of 40
★ CSS ★ PMS

Which among the following statements about the partition is not true?

Question 24 of 40
★ CSS ★ PMS

According to the 'Two Nation Theory', India consisted of not one but people . . . . . . . .

Question 25 of 40
★ CSS ★ PMS

Which of the following state was not created in 2000?

Question 26 of 40
★ CSS ★ PMS

Who was known as frontier Gandhi?

Question 27 of 40
★ CSS ★ PMS

What was the % of Muslim population in India in 1951?

Question 28 of 40
★ CSS ★ PMS

The Merger Agreement was signed between government of India and Maharaja of Manipur in the year . . . . . . . .

Question 29 of 40
★ CSS ★ PMS

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.

Question 30 of 40
★ CSS ★ PMS

Amrita pritam was a prominent poet from

Question 31 of 40
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Which state decided to remain independent in place of joining India?

Question 32 of 40
★ CSS ★ PMS

The . . . . . . . . was formed to protect the interest of the Muslims in colonial India.

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?

Question 34 of 40
★ CSS ★ PMS

Meghalaya was carved out from?

Question 35 of 40
★ CSS ★ PMS

Assess the commonly agreed upon goals visualized by the Indians during the national movement which have been fulfilled after independence.

Question 36 of 40
★ CSS ★ PMS

What is States Reorganisation Commission?

Question 37 of 40
★ CSS ★ PMS

Mention the base of the state reorganization act in 1956?

Question 38 of 40
★ CSS ★ PMS

Who played a vital role in the integration of princely states with India?

Question 39 of 40
★ CSS ★ PMS

Whose actions were not liked by extremists in both the Hindu and Muslim communities and blamed him for their condition?

Question 40 of 40
★ CSS ★ PMS

In which Congress Session, proposal for linguistic principles of reorganisation was accepted?

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