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The appointed day has come -the day appointed by destiny- and india stands forth again, after long slumber and struggle, awake, vital, free and independent. We rejoice in that freedom, even though clouds surround us, and many of our people are sorrow-stricken and difficult problems encompass us. -Jawa Nehru, august 14 1947

At the time this speech was given, what was the most serious of the "clouds" referred to by Nehru



1.) the assassination of Gandhi

2.) conflict caused by partition

3.) British rule over India

4.) Sikh separatism

Answer 1

Answer:conflict caused by partition.

Explanation:

Answer 2

The clouds that Nehru is referring to are the conflicts caused by the partition, as shown in option 2.

Why does Nehru refer to the partition of India as a cloud?

• Clouds represent something negative as it shows that the beautiful, sunny day will be spoiled.
• Nehru refers to the partitions of India as clouds, as he believes this will hinder the Indians from achieving their goals.

However, he claims that even with the existence of this cloud, India has been successful and has fought its battles with dignity.

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