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(a) Analyze the nature of peasant movements during the nationalist phase and bring out their shortcomings. (20 marks)

(b) “Jawaharlal Nehru, though a declared socialist, was pragmatist enough to focus on providing building blocks to the making of a new India.” Examine. (20 marks)

(c) “Although the Government of India Act of 1935 replaced dyarchy with Provincial Autonomy, the overriding powers of the Governor diluted the spirit of autonomy.” Elucidate. (10 marks)