Question

What were the challenges faced by independent India?
(A) Shape a nation that was united, yet accommodative of the diversity of Indian society.
(B) Develop democratic practices in accordance with the Constitution.
(C) Divide the administrative apparatus and financial assets and liabilities after partition.
(D) Ensure the development and well- being of the entire society.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

• A. (A), (B) and (D) only
• B. (A), (B) and (C) only
• C. (A), (B), (C) and (D)
• D. (B), (C) and (D) only

Hint:

The textbook lists three challenges: unity with diversity, democracy, and development and well-being. Partition asset division is not among them in the key.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Understanding the Question:
We must pick the statements that describe the challenges faced by independent India.

Step 2: Check (A):
Shaping a nation that was united yet accommodative of the diversity of Indian society was a major challenge. This is correct.

Step 3: Check (B):
Developing democratic practices in accordance with the Constitution was a major challenge. This is correct.

Step 4: Check (C):
Dividing the administrative apparatus and the financial assets and liabilities after partition is not treated as one of the three main challenges listed in the textbook. The NTA key does not include it.

Step 5: Check (D):
Ensuring the development and well-being of the entire society was a major challenge. This is correct.

Step 6: Match with the options:
(A), (B) and (D) only, which is option 1.

Final Answer:
The challenges are (A), (B) and (D), which is option 1 (as per the NTA final answer key). \[ \boxed{\text{(A), (B) and (D) only}} \]