Modern India: A Deep Dive

What does 'British India' refer to in the context of this video?

• The Indian Ocean territories controlled by Britain

• The British Isles during the colonial period

• The territories of present-day Pakistan, Bangladesh, and India

• Only the territory of present-day India

Which movement did Gandhi lead during World War II?

• The Civil Disobedience Movement

• The Salt March

• The Quit India Movement

• The Non-Cooperation Movement

How was Indian independence primarily achieved?

• Through a series of violent uprisings

• Via negotiations after World War II

• By a unilateral declaration of independence

• Through a civil war

What was the main consequence of the partition of India?

• Economic prosperity in the region

• The immediate end of communal violence

• A smooth transition to independence

• Mass displacement and violence

Who was the first Prime Minister of independent India?

• Muhammad Ali Jinnah

• Mahatma Gandhi

• Jawaharlal Nehru

• Indira Gandhi

What was the primary goal of the Non-Aligned Movement?

• To promote nuclear disarmament

• To establish a new colonial empire

• To avoid taking sides in the Cold War

• To support communist movements worldwide

Which state in India was noted for attempting a communist government?

• Punjab

• Kerala

• Gujarat

• West Bengal

What significant action did Indira Gandhi take as Prime Minister?

• She initiated the Non-Aligned Movement

• She declared India a monarchy

• She nationalized major industries

• She disbanded the Indian National Congress

Which global figure is associated with the practice of non-violence alongside Gandhi?

• Fidel Castro

• Winston Churchill

• Nelson Mandela

• Vladimir Lenin

What was a major effect of post-independence migration from India?

• Political instability in the Middle East

• Economic collapse in India

• Increase in cultural diversity in the British Commonwealth

• Decrease in India's population