India after Independence
Karnataka Board · Class 10 · Social Science
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Partition and Its Consequences
- India was partitioned into two nations - India and Pakistan on August 15, 1947
- Lord Mountbatten's report on June 3, 1947 formed the basis for partition
- Partition was based on the 'Two-Nation Theory' - separate nations for Hindus and Muslims
Problem of Refugees
- Massive population migration occurred due to partition
- People had to leave homes, property, and familiar environments
- Migration was bidirectional - Hindus and Sikhs to India, Muslims to Pakistan
Communal Riots and Gandhi's Role
- British 'Divide and Rule' policy created religious hatred
- Weak religious harmony led to explosive communal tensions
- People who lived together peacefully became enemies
Formation of New Government
- Temporary government formed on August 15, 1947
- Lord Mountbatten continued as Governor General initially
- Jawaharlal Nehru became first Prime Minister
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- Karnataka SSLC — kseeb.kar.nic.in
- Dept of Pre-University Education, Karnataka
- National Education Policy 2020 — education.gov.in
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