What was a significant social reform enacted in 1955?

The Untouchability Offences Act.

What was one of the far-sighted decisions made at Independence regarding international relations?

India should remain a member of the British Commonwealth.

What impact did the British Commonwealth membership have on Indian culture?

It strengthened cultural bonds and increased interest in English language and literature.

What was the role of C.R. Mandy in promoting Indian English literature?

He encouraged the publication of Indian English verse and fiction.

What did George Woodcock comment on regarding the arts in India during the mid-sixties?

He noted a relative stagnation of all the arts in India.

What evidence contradicts Woodcock's view on the literary situation in post-Independence India?

Increased creative vigor and capacity for experimentation in literature.

Name a few notable Indian English writers mentioned in the text.

Ezekiel, Ramanujan, Kamala Das, and Nirad Chaudhuri.

What has contributed to the growth of Indian English literature post-Independence?

Increased interest in Indian English literature both in India and abroad.

What was the impact of the Atomic implosion of 11 May, 1974?

It opened up exciting possibilities for development in the years to come.

What was the effect of agrarian reforms in India?

They were brief and not entirely successful but typical of the Indian ethos.

What was a chronic malaise in the education system post-Independence?

Continuously falling standards and growing student indiscipline.

What did the Hindu Code Bill aim to achieve?

It sought to improve the position of women by superseding traditional personal laws.

What was the significance of the integration of princely states?

It prevented political chaos in the newly independent nation.

What was the role of English journals in promoting Indian English literature?

They provided forums for creative and critical writing.

What was the general sentiment towards the role of English in post-Independence India?

Its importance was increasingly recognized despite early attempts to circumscribe it.

What literary achievements are compared to modern Indian English literature?

The literary achievements of modern West African literature.

What did the writer in Independent India demonstrate?

Increased creative vigor and capacity for experimentation.

What was the impact of the national identity gained after 1947 on Indian English writers?

It provided greater self-confidence and a wider vision.

What was the effect of governmental patronage on Indian English literature?

It contributed to the continuity and growth of Indian English literature.

What was the role of community development projects in post-Independence India?

They aimed to address social inequalities.

What was the significance of the linguistic states created in 1956?

They re-drew the political map of the country.

What was the general view of foreign observers regarding India's economic situation?

Some took an excessively pessimistic view.

What was the impact of the gap between the haves and have-nots in India?

It widened instead of getting bridged.

What was the role of the Indian Book Chronicle?

It was a journal devoted to reviews of Indian English literature.

What did the Indian English writer gain from the post-Independence era?

A recognized national identity and greater readership.

What was the effect of the Emergency clamped in 1975?

It revealed both the vitality and vulnerability of Indian democracy.

What was the significance of the integration of small foreign possessions in India?

It was solved by negotiations and direct action.

What was the role of the Indian Literary Review?

It published creative and critical writing.

What was the impact of the rise of democratic forces in 1977?

It followed the Emergency and indicated a resurgence of democracy.

What was the role of the Illustrated Weekly of India in promoting literature?

It provided a forum for Indian English verse and fiction.

What was the significance of the Journal of Indian Writing in English?

It was exclusively devoted to Indian English literature.

What was the effect of the lack of a purposive educational policy?

It worsened the chronic malaise in the education system.

What was the impact of the nationalization of Life Insurance and banks?

It was part of the significant economic developments post-Independence.

What was the role of the Portuguese Goa integration?

It was solved by direct action.

What was the significance of the literary achievements of Indian writers?

They enriched the English language and provided a supple artistic medium.

What was the general sentiment towards the idealism of the freedom struggle?

There has been a steady erosion of that idealism.

What was the impact of the lack of adequate preparation during Partition?

It led to communal carnage of unprecedented proportions.

What was the role of the Sahitya Akademi awards in Indian literature?

They recognized and promoted Indian English literature.

What was the significance of the community development projects?

They aimed to uplift Scheduled and Backward Castes and Tribes.

What was the impact of the Bhoodan movement?

It aimed at land reform but was not entirely successful.

What was the effect of the political chaos that could have ensued from princely states' refusal to merge?

It was avoided due to Sardar Patel's efforts.

The Asoka Pillar: Independence and After Flashcards

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What significant event marked the beginning of a new era in Indian life?

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The attainment of Independence on 15 August 1947.

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What was one of the first traumatic experiences faced by India after Independence?

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The Partition of India and Pakistan.

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How many deaths resulted from the Partition?

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Approximately 600,000 deaths.

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Who played a crucial role in the integration of princely states into the Indian Union?

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Sardar Patel.

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What major wars did India fight during the first twenty-five years of independence?

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The encounter with China in 1962 and wars with Pakistan in 1965 and 1971.

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What was the outcome of the 1971 war with Pakistan?

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The dismemberment of Pakistan and the creation of Bangla Desh.

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What economic plans were implemented in India post-Independence?

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A number of Five Year Plans.

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