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