CBSE Class 8 Social Science India After Independence VBQs

Very Short Answer Type Question

Question. Write down a note on Non- Aligned Movement.
Answer : After the Second World War, the countries of the world were divided into two opposite groups. India did not want to join any power block. So, Indian Prime Minister Pt. Jawahar Lal Nehru, the President of Yugoslavia Mr. Tito and the President of Egypt Mr. Naseer started Non- Aligned Movement. It was based on the principles of Panchsheel. It had 25 members initially, but now it has over 100 members. The members of this movement do not ally with any power block.

Question. When was the constituent assembly constituted? How many members it had?
Answer : The Indian constituent assembly was constituted on 16th May 1946. It had 389 members.

Question. Where and when the first conference of Non- Aligned was held?
Answer : The first conference of Non-Aligned Movement was held in Belgrade in 1961 AD.

Question. Write down a note on communalism.
Answer : Communalism means the riots led through different religious beliefs. India is a secular country. People belonging to all the religions live here. Sometimes, some people instigate others on the basis of religion. The citizens and the government should have religious tolerance.

Question. Who is given the credit for the unification of the Indian princely states?
Answer : Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel.

Question. How many members were there in State Reorganization Commission?
Answer : Three members.

Question. Explain in brief the relationship between India and Pakistan.
Answer : Pakistan is one of our neighbouring countries. Pakistan did not recognize the merger of Kashmir with India. There have been three wars between India and Pakistan. Efforts have been made by the Prime Ministers of both the countries through bus service and rail service to establish friendly relationships.

Question. When was the constitution of India passed and implemented?
Answer : The constitution of India was passed on 26th Nov. 1949. It was implemented on 26th Jan. 1950.

Question. How was Hyderabad state merged with India?
Answer : The Nizam of Hyderabad Nizam Usman Ali Khan refused to join Indian Federation. So police was sent to Hyderabad and it was merged into Indian Federation.

Question. Write down a note on the foreign policy.
Answer : After independence, India adopted the foreign policy based on peaceful co-existence. India respects the sovereignty and independence of all the countries of the world. India believes that all the people of different religions, nations and castes are equal. India believes that all the international disputes can be solved peacefully.

Question. Write down any two principles of Panchsheel.
Answer : 1. Peaceful co-existence.
2. Non-Interference in each other’s internal matters.

Fill in the Blanks:-

1. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar was made the president of the constitution drafting committee.

2. Dr. Rajendra Prasad was the first President of India.

3. In 1954 A.D. France handed over Pondicherry, Chandernagar and Mahi Indian territories to India.

Put a tick (✔) against the right and a cross (X) against the wrong answer.

1. After getting independence India constituted a committee of 7 members for drafting of constitution. (✔)

2. In the end of 1948 India occupied the French and Portuguese settlements which were situated in India. (X)

3. After the Independence Indian government did not pay any attention towards the industrial development. (X)

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