Partition of India and Pakistan

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What does the word 'partition' mean?

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To divide something into two or more parts.

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Which country became a Muslim-majority state due to the events of partition?

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Pakistan.

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Which religion dominates Pakistan?

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Islam.

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Who was the spiritual leader of the Indian National Congress party, known for his methods of peaceful protest?

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Mohandas Gandhi.

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Which groups committed the most violence during the partition?

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All of them (Muslims, Hindus, Sikhs).

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What year did the partition of India and Pakistan occur?

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1947.

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What was the main reason for the partition of India?

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Religious differences between Hindus and Muslims.

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What was the impact of partition on the population?

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Mass migrations and communal violence.

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What was the Radcliffe Line?

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The boundary demarcation line between India and Pakistan.

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Who was Muhammad Ali Jinnah?

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The founder of Pakistan and leader of the All-India Muslim League.