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What significant event took place in India on August 15, 1947?
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India gained independence from British rule on August 15, 1947.
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Who was the first Prime Minister of independent India?
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Jawaharlal Nehru became the first Prime Minister of independent India.
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What was the partition of India in 1947?
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The partition of India in 1947 was the division of British India into two independent dominions: India and Pakistan.
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Who was the last Viceroy of India overseeing the transition to independence?
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Lord Louis Mountbatten was the last Viceroy of India.
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Which prominent leader is known as the Father of the Nation in India for his role in independence?
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Mahatma Gandhi is known as the Father of the Nation in India.
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What was the Indian Independence Act 1947?
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The Indian Independence Act 1947 was legislation passed by the British Parliament that partitioned British India into two new independent dominions, India and Pakistan.
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Which two new nations were created as a result of the 1947 partition?
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India and Pakistan were created as two separate nations following the 1947 partition.
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What was the main reason behind the partition of India in 1947?
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The main reason behind the partition was religious differences, leading to the formation of Hindu-majority India and Muslim-majority Pakistan.
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What role did the Muslim League play in Indian independence?
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The Muslim League, led by Mohammad Ali Jinnah, played a crucial role in advocating for the creation of Pakistan.
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What was the impact of the partition on the population?
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The partition led to mass migrations and communal violence, with significant loss of life and displacement of populations across newly drawn borders.
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Who played a prominent role in negotiating India's independence with the British?
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Leaders like Jawaharlal Nehru, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, and Mahatma Gandhi were instrumental in negotiating independence with the British.
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What was Nehru's vision for India after gaining independence?
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Nehru envisioned India as a secular, democratic, and socialist country with sustained industrialization and modernization.
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What was the most significant challenge immediately after independence?
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The most significant challenge was dealing with the aftermath of the partition, including communal violence and integrating princely states into India.
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What policy did Gandhi advocate for during the freedom struggle?
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Gandhi advocated for nonviolent resistance, or Satyagraha, during the Indian freedom struggle.
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What was the significance of the Quit India Movement in 1942?
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The Quit India Movement of 1942 was a significant civil disobedience movement demanding an end to British rule in India.
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