Post-Independence India and Nation Building - Question Bank
1. The concept of 'Self-Reliance' (Atmanirbharta) became a prominent theme in India's economic and foreign policy discourse particularly from which period onwards?
2. Who was the first woman Prime Minister of India?
3. The integration of Goa into the Indian Union in 1961 was achieved through:
4. The 'Bombay Plan' advocated for a significant role of the state in:
5. The 'Land Ceiling Acts' implemented in various Indian states aimed to:
6. The 'Shimla Agreement' of 1972 was signed between India and which country following the 1971 war?
7. The 'Emergency' in India, a period of suspended civil liberties, was declared in 1975 by which Prime Minister?
8. Who was the first Minister of Education of independent India?
9. The concept of 'Swadeshi' movement, emphasizing self-reliance and boycott of foreign goods, was a key strategy during the Indian independence movement, particularly prominent in which period?
10. The 'Tashkent Declaration' in 1966 was an agreement between India and which country to resolve their conflict?
11. The Indian Constitution came into effect on:
12. Who is known as the 'Iron Lady of India' for her strong political leadership?
13. The establishment of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) as the central bank occurred in which year?
14. The 'Operation Meghdoot' was a military operation undertaken by India to secure control over which region?
15. The concept of 'Socialist Pattern of Society' was adopted as the goal of social and economic policy by the Indian National Congress at its session in:
16. Who was the first President of India?
17. The 'Quit India Movement' was launched in August 1942 with the famous call:
18. The creation of the Planning Commission in 1950 was aimed at:
19. The Indian National Congress adopted the goal of 'Purna Swaraj' (Complete Independence) at its session in:
20. The 'Jai Jawan Jai Kisan' slogan, emphasizing the importance of soldiers and farmers, was given by which Prime Minister?
21. The concept of 'Mixed Economy' adopted by India post-independence involved:
22. The Five-Year Plans in India were largely influenced by the economic model of which country?
23. Who was the first Governor-General of independent India?
24. The Non-Cooperation Movement was a significant phase of the Indian independence struggle. Which major issue led to its withdrawal?
25. The 'Garibi Hatao' slogan and subsequent poverty alleviation programs were most prominently associated with the era of which Prime Minister?
26. The first major language-based state reorganization occurred with the formation of Andhra State in 1953. It was carved out of which larger state?
27. The Sahitya Akademi, established in 1954, promotes Indian literature in which of the following contexts?
28. The concept of 'Democratic Socialism' was a key ideological underpinning of India's early post-independence economic policies, strongly advocated by:
29. The 'Operation Blue Star' was a military operation in 1984 that took place in:
30. The 'White Revolution' in India, focusing on increasing milk production and improving dairy farming, is associated with which organization?
31. The establishment of the Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) was a major step towards developing which sector?
32. The 'Bombay Plan' of 1944, a blueprint for post-war economic development, was formulated by:
33. Who was the first Deputy Prime Minister of India and played a crucial role in integrating princely states?
34. The Green Revolution in India, which significantly increased food grain production, began in which decade?
35. The first general elections in India were held in which year?
36. The Directive Principles of State Policy in the Indian Constitution were inspired by the constitution of which country?
37. Who chaired the Drafting Committee of the Indian Constitution?
38. The integration of Hyderabad into the Indian Union was achieved through:
39. The concept of 'Non-Aligned Movement' (NAM) was spearheaded by India along with which other leaders?
40. The Second Five-Year Plan (1956-1961) is often associated with a greater emphasis on:
41. The Bhoodan Movement, aimed at voluntary land redistribution, was initiated by whom?
42. The Damodar Valley Corporation (DVC), one of India's first multipurpose river valley projects, was inspired by which model?
43. The partition of India in 1947 led to mass migration and communal violence. Which two major regions were most severely affected?
44. Who is often referred to as the 'Architect of Modern India' for his role in industrial policy and economic planning?
45. The concept of 'Panchsheel', a set of principles governing relations between states, was jointly enunciated by India and which other country?
46. The First Five-Year Plan of India (1951-1956) primarily focused on:
47. The 'Drain Theory' during British rule, which argued that India's wealth was being transferred to Britain, was famously articulated by whom?
48. Which event marked the end of the princely states' autonomy and their integration into India?
49. The States Reorganisation Act of 1956 was primarily based on which principle?
50. Who was the first Prime Minister of India after independence?