Question

What major challenge did India face immediately after independence?

Options

• Selecting a national language for the Constitution

• Choosing an economic system suited for nation-building

• Deciding whether to remain a British colony

• Choosing between monarchy and dictatorship

Answer 1

After becoming independent in 1947, India faced the challenge of choosing an economic system suited for nation-building. This led to the adoption of a mixed economy model with a strong public sector, a coexisting private sector, and democratic planning.