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The Glimpses of Free India
Social Science · Kerala SSLC (Class 10) · English Medium · 40 questions and answers
Sample questions
- Q: On which date did India become independent?
- A: India became independent on 15 August 1947.
- Q: What happened along with India's independence in 1947?
- A: Along with independence, British India was partitioned into two nations — India and Pakistan.
- Q: Who was independent India's first Prime Minister?
- A: Jawaharlal Nehru was independent India's first Prime Minister.
- Q: Who played the main role in integrating the princely states into India?
- A: Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, with the help of V. P. Menon, played the main role in integrating the princely states.
- Q: Which princely states initially refused to join the Indian Union?
- A: Junagadh, Kashmir, Travancore and Hyderabad. They were integrated through conciliation talks and military action.
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