Question

What problems did Brazil and India face after independence?

Answer 1

Brazil gained its independence in 1822 from Portugal. But it was under the populist military government after independence and also faced global financial difficulties. There was an issue of maintaining unity within the nation. Apart from that, it faced many problems due to the large size of the country. It was difficult to provide facilities to the deepest parts, such as the Amazon Jungle, the central plateau or the northeast desert. Slavery was a big issue for all American countries. Slaves were an intrinsic part of Brazil, but they had many costs; this kind of economic structure made it harder for the country to develop.

India had a major issue of communal violence due to a partition on the basis of religion. There was widespread bloodshed on both sides. Resettlement for the displaced people was a big issue. There was a need to focus on agriculture, which was completely exploited by the British. Apart from this, India too faced the issue of maintaining unity among different states and among people of different faiths.

Answer 2

1. India was under British rule for almost one and a half centuries. India got its independence in the year 1947.
2. It faced several problems like the wars, famine situations in various parts and similar issues after independence.
3. For more than three centuries, Brazil was under Portuguese rule. Brazil gained its independence in 1822.
4. From 1930 to 1985, for more than half a century, it was under a populist military governance.
5. It faced global financial difficulties in the late 20th century.
6. Thus, both India and Brazil faced many problems post-independence.
7. In spite of these problems today, India is a major developing country of the world and is considered to be a global market.
8. Even Brazil is seen as a contributor to the economic growth of the world and an important market for the future.