Which four Princely states of India initially resisted to join the Indian Union?
Four Princely States of India initially resisted to join the Indian Union are:
(i) Hyderabad
(ii) Manipur
(iii) J & K
(iv) Junagarh
What is the “Two nation Theory” advanced by the Muslim League?
India consisted of not one but two ‘people’, Hindus and Muslims. According to the Muslim League, there should be a separate country for Muslims i.e. Pakistan, and India should be of the Hindus only.
Mention any two challenges that India faced just after Independence.
The challenges were-
(i) To establish democracy
(ii) To ensure the development and well-being of the entire society and not only of some sections.
Read the given passage carefully and answer the following questions :
Above all, the linguistic states underlined the acceptance of the principle of diversity. When we say that India adopted democracy, it does not simply mean that India embraced a democratic constitution, nor does it merely mean that India adopted the format of elections. The choice was larger than that. It was a choice in favour of recognising and accepting the existence of differences which could at times be oppositional. Democracy, in other words, was associated with plurality of ideas and ways of life.
(i) What is meant by ‘linguistic states’ ?
(ii) Why were linguistic states formed in India ? Explain any two reasons.
(iii) How is democracy in India associated with plurality of ideas and ways of life ?
(i) Linguistic states are those created on the basis of language.
(ii) (a) It was hoped that if the demands for separate states on linguistic basis are accepted, the threat of division and separation would be reduced.
(b) Accommodation of regional demands and the formation of Linguistic states were seen as more democratic.
(iii) India is country with different religions and cultures. In India principle of diversity is an accepted norms.
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