India After Independence Online Quiz

The Planning Commission of India was established in March 1950 by the government of India, with Jawaharlal Nehru as its first chairman.

Nathuram Godse assassinated Mahatma Gandhi on January 30, 1948, in New Delhi.

At the time of independence in 1947, the population of India was approximately 345 million.

The Prime Minister of India serves as the ex-officio Chairman of the Planning Commission. Jawaharlal Nehru was the first Prime Minister and thus the first chairman.

Nehru and Patel were initially cautious about linguistic states, fearing it would lead to national disintegration. They prioritized national unity over linguistic reorganization in the immediate post-independence period.

Jawaharlal Nehru served as India's first Prime Minister and also held the portfolio of the Minister of External Affairs (Foreign Minister) throughout his tenure.

Andhra State was carved out of the Madras Presidency on 1 October 1953, following the death of Potti Sriramulu and subsequent public agitation.

Under the Seventh Schedule of the Indian Constitution, 'Police' is a subject listed under the State List, meaning state governments have the authority to legislate on it.

Hyderabad is famously known as the City of Pearls due to its historical role as a major center for the pearl trade.

The Indian Constitution was adopted on 26 November 1949 and came into effect on 26 January 1950.

The Indian Constitution is built on democratic principles, equality, and justice. It does not grant special powers to politicians; rather, it emphasizes the rule of law and equality for all citizens.