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Political Unification and the Role of Jawaharlal Nehru

Description: This quiz is designed to assess your understanding of the political unification of India and the role of Jawaharlal Nehru in this process.
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Who was the first Prime Minister of India?

  1. Jawaharlal Nehru

  2. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

  3. Mahatma Gandhi

  4. Dr. Rajendra Prasad


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jawaharlal Nehru was the first Prime Minister of India, serving from 1947 to 1964.

What was the main objective of the Indian National Congress during the freedom struggle?

  1. To achieve complete independence from British rule

  2. To establish a socialist state in India

  3. To promote Hindu-Muslim unity

  4. To implement land reforms


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The main objective of the Indian National Congress during the freedom struggle was to achieve complete independence from British rule.

Which of the following was not a major factor contributing to the political unification of India?

  1. The leadership of Mahatma Gandhi

  2. The efforts of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

  3. The role of the Indian National Congress

  4. The partition of India


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The partition of India was a major setback to the political unification of the country.

What was the main challenge faced by Jawaharlal Nehru after independence?

  1. The integration of princely states

  2. The communal riots

  3. The economic crisis

  4. The language issue


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The main challenge faced by Jawaharlal Nehru after independence was the integration of princely states.

Which of the following was not a major policy initiative of Jawaharlal Nehru?

  1. The Five Year Plans

  2. The Non-Aligned Movement

  3. The Green Revolution

  4. The White Revolution


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The White Revolution was not a major policy initiative of Jawaharlal Nehru.

What was the main objective of the Five Year Plans?

  1. To achieve rapid economic growth

  2. To reduce poverty and unemployment

  3. To promote social justice

  4. To develop infrastructure


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The main objective of the Five Year Plans was to achieve rapid economic growth.

Which of the following was not a major achievement of Jawaharlal Nehru?

  1. The construction of the Bhakra Nangal Dam

  2. The establishment of the Indian Institutes of Technology

  3. The nationalization of banks

  4. The abolition of the zamindari system


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The nationalization of banks was not a major achievement of Jawaharlal Nehru.

What was the main objective of the Non-Aligned Movement?

  1. To promote peace and cooperation among nations

  2. To oppose colonialism and imperialism

  3. To create a new international economic order

  4. To promote cultural exchange among nations


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The main objective of the Non-Aligned Movement was to promote peace and cooperation among nations.

Which of the following was not a major foreign policy challenge faced by Jawaharlal Nehru?

  1. The Cold War

  2. The Sino-Indian War

  3. The India-Pakistan conflict

  4. The Cuban Missile Crisis


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Cuban Missile Crisis was not a major foreign policy challenge faced by Jawaharlal Nehru.

What was the main objective of the Green Revolution?

  1. To increase agricultural production

  2. To reduce poverty and hunger

  3. To promote sustainable agriculture

  4. To improve the nutritional status of the population


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The main objective of the Green Revolution was to increase agricultural production.

Which of the following was not a major achievement of the Green Revolution?

  1. The introduction of high-yielding varieties of seeds

  2. The use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides

  3. The expansion of irrigation facilities

  4. The consolidation of land holdings


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The consolidation of land holdings was not a major achievement of the Green Revolution.

What was the main objective of the White Revolution?

  1. To increase milk production

  2. To reduce poverty and hunger

  3. To promote sustainable agriculture

  4. To improve the nutritional status of the population


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The main objective of the White Revolution was to increase milk production.

Which of the following was not a major achievement of the White Revolution?

  1. The introduction of high-yielding breeds of cattle

  2. The establishment of milk cooperatives

  3. The expansion of veterinary services

  4. The consolidation of land holdings


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The consolidation of land holdings was not a major achievement of the White Revolution.

What was the main objective of the zamindari abolition system?

  1. To distribute land to landless farmers

  2. To reduce poverty and hunger

  3. To promote social justice

  4. To improve the agricultural productivity


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The main objective of the zamindari abolition system was to distribute land to landless farmers.

Which of the following was not a major achievement of the zamindari abolition system?

  1. The distribution of land to landless farmers

  2. The reduction of poverty and hunger

  3. The promotion of social justice

  4. The increase in agricultural productivity


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The increase in agricultural productivity was not a major achievement of the zamindari abolition system.

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