Key Events and Figures in Modern Indian History

The video covers the history of India and the Middle East post-World War II. It discusses India's independence movement led by Gandhi, the partition into India and Pakistan, and subsequent political developments in South Asia. The video also explores Egypt's political changes under Nasser and the ongoing conflicts between Israel and Arab countries, highlighting key wars and peace efforts.

What was Mohandas Gandhi's approach to achieving Indian independence?

• Political negotiations

• Non-violent civil disobedience

• Economic sanctions

• Armed rebellion

What was the main reason for the partition of India in 1947?

• Economic differences

• Colonial policies

• Geographical challenges

• Religious tensions

What was Jawaharlal Nehru's foreign policy approach during the Cold War?

• Alignment with the United States

• Non-alignment

• Isolationism

• Alignment with the Soviet Union

Which country was formed after breaking away from Pakistan in 1972?

• Bhutan

• Sri Lanka

• Bangladesh

• Nepal

What was a significant outcome of the Green Revolution in India?

• Reduction in population growth

• Expansion of the middle class

• Increase in industrial output

• Decline in agricultural productivity

Who was the first woman to lead India as Prime Minister?

• Indira Gandhi

• Sonia Gandhi

• Sarojini Naidu

• Pratibha Patil

What major infrastructure did Gamal Abdel Nasser nationalize in 1956?

• Suez Canal

• Aswan Dam

• Cairo Metro

• Alexandria Port

What was the primary goal of Pan-Arabism under Nasser's leadership?

• Political union with Europe

• Military alliance against Israel

• Cultural exchange

• Economic integration

Which event marked the beginning of the Arab-Israeli conflict in 1947?

• The Suez Crisis

• The Palestinian War

• The Yom Kippur War

• The Six-Day War

What was the impact of the OPEC oil embargo on the United States in the 1970s?

• Increased oil exports

• Stagflation

• Economic boom

• Decrease in oil prices