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Partition of India was inevitable and Mountbatten ensured that peaceful solution to the problem of Partition can be achieved. Discuss the Mountbatten Plan.( History)

After the announcement of deadline by House of commons that British will left by 30th June, 1948 all the processes for peaceful resolutions were tried out.    But all the solutions went in vain and Partition was the only solution left. For peaceful partition, Mountbatten was appointed. He gave the  Mountbatten plan for Partition. Features of … Read more

Freedom Struggle 1905-1920- Phase II

PARTITION OF BENGAL (1905) Curzon announced the partition of Bengal. The reason for partition was given as an attempt to improve administration. But the real aim was to ‘Divide and Rule’. The partition was done in order to create a separate State for Muslims and so introduce the poison of Communalism in the country. However … Read more

Constitutional Development of India

The Constitutional Development of India: A Journey from Colonial Rule to Modern Democracy The Constitution of India, adopted on November 26, 1949, and coming into effect on January 26, 1950, is a testament to the nation’s long and arduous journey towards self-governance. It stands as a beacon of hope and a symbol of unity, embodying … Read more

Social Disorganisation and Social movements

Social Disorganization-Anomie and Alienation The social disorganization theory is one of the most important theories developed by the Chicago School, related to ecological theories. The theory directly links crime rates to neighborhood ecological characteristics; a core principle of social disorganization theory is that place matters. In other words, a person’s residential location is a substantial … Read more

Contributions of moral thinkers and philosophers from Uttarakhand State

Contributions of moral thinkers and philosophers from Uttarakhand State Vandana Shiva Vandana Shiva, (born November 5, 1952, Dehra Dun, Uttarakhand, India, Indian physicist, moral thinker and social activist. Shiva founded the Research Foundation for Science, Technology, and Natural Resource Policy, an organization devoted to developing sustainable methods of agriculture, in 1982. Shiva proceeded to work … Read more

Freedom Struggle 1885-1905-Phase 1

ORIGIN OF NATIONALISM The Rise of Nationalism is reflected in the spirit of Renaissance in Europe when freedom from religious restrictions led to the enhancement of national identity. This expression of Nationalism was furthered by the French Revolution. The political changes resulted in the passing of Sovereignty from the hands of an absolute monarch to … Read more

Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi

Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi was ‘a man of millennium’ who imparts the lesson of truth, Non- violence and peace. The philosophy and ideology is relevant still today.The philosophy of Gandhi was based on truth, sacrifice, non- violence selfless service and cooperation. In modern times, nonviolent methods of action have been a powerful tool for social protest. … Read more