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(a) "In the divided and contestable space of Indian politics, Gandhiji could claim for himself a centrist position because he alienated neither and tactically combined the goal of the moderates with the means of the extremists." Discuss. (20)

(b) "After Indian Independence India-China relations started on a high note, but during the course of the coming years India had to face a bitter experience due to the Chinese aggression." Elaborate. (20)

(c) "The Reorganisation of the States on the basis of language was a major aspect of national consolidation and integration." Comment. (10)