When British rule came to an end in 1947, the subcontinent was partitioned along religious lines into two separate countries—India, with a majority of Hindus, and Pakistan, with a majority of Muslims. The Constitution adopted in 1950 made India a democratic country, and this democracy has been sustained since then.
Who Ruled India after independence?
Dominion of India
| Union of India | |
|---|---|
| • 1947–1948 | Lord Mountbatten |
| • 1948–1950 | Chakravarti Rajagopalachari |
| Prime Minister | |
| • 1947–1950 | Jawaharlal Nehru |
Why did India adopt planning?
Answer: India went for planning so as to adopt the socialist idea with a strong emphasis on public sector but also allow for active private sector participation in non priority industries through a democratic framework. …
Is India still under British rule?
British raj, period of direct British rule over the Indian subcontinent from 1858 until the independence of India and Pakistan in 1947.
What was India’s last five years plan?
12th Five Year Plan of
12th Five Year Plan of the Government of India (2012–17) was India’s last Five Year Plan.
Why did India opt?
Answer : At the time of independence in 1947, Indian economy was in a very poor and backward condition. India wanted to opt socialism like Soviet Union and so it went for planning to emphasize on public sector as well as to allow active participation of private sector. …
Is India under the Queen?
India, however, desired to become a republic, but not to leave the Commonwealth by doing so. This was accommodated by the creation of the title Head of the Commonwealth for the King, and India became a republic in 1950. The title is currently held by Queen Elizabeth II, George VI’s elder daughter.
