The New Indian Government in 1947

question 45

Multiple Choice

The new Indian government in 1947

• A) was based on that of the Soviet Union.
• B) had a powerful president, as Nehru was an admirer of the United States constitution.
• C) was based on the British system, with a figurehead president and a parliamentary form.
• D) barred only two groups, Sikhs and harijans, from voting.
• E) allowed for only one political party, the Congress Party.