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what were some characteristics of india at the time of independence
capital made new delhi, called republic of india (hindustan), federally democratic, rupees (money), agricultural economy, mass poverty, illiteracy, ill-health, inequality of income/status, and poor, illiterate, deep in debt farmers
what was a characteristic of india under the rule of nehru
india would not compete in world market, but concentrate on improving economyy
what did the constitution under nehru do to fix mass poverty
mixed economy(socialism)-ownership by both public and private, five year plans
planning commission projects, sets a target, and allocates money for every sector
5 year plans
when and what was the first 5 year plan
1950; focused on agriculture (Green Revolution)
what was the second 5 year plan
industrial plan (industrial revolution)
what did the year 1989 mark
end of socialism and the turn to liberalism
what did the constitution under nehru do to fix mass illiteracy
all children were to be in school until the age of 15
what did the constitution under nehru do to fix mass ill-health
clinics were started in all rural areas, prenatal care given to pregnant women
what did the constitution under nehru do to fix inequality of income
equal pay to equal work
what did the constitution under nehru do to fix inequality of status
caste system eliminated
what did the constitution under nehru do to fix the problems of farmers
nationalized banks, nationalized insurance, nationalized important industries
at the time of india's indpendence how many states and union territories were there
17 states, 9 union territories