Partition of India Quiz

When did India gain independence from British rule?

• August 1947

• August 1937

• August 1967

• August 1957

How many estimated people lost their lives during the forced migrations after India's independence?

• 100,000

• 500,000

• 1 million

• 2 million

Which European power emerged as the primary colonial power in India in the mid-18th century?

• France

• England

• Spain

• Portugal

Who represented the Hindu majority and wanted one united India after independence?

• Muhammad Ali Jinnah

• Jawaharlal Nehru

• Sikhs

• Mohandas Gandhi

Which province became the geographically separated East and West Pakistan after the partition?

• Bengal

• Punjab

• Delhi

• Assam

What happened in 1971 in the context of the Partition of India?

• The British returned to rule India

• India gained independence

• East Pakistan seceded and became Bangladesh

• Kashmir joined Pakistan

What is the current status of the public referendum in Kashmir as of 2020?

• It has not started yet

• It has been completed

• It is ongoing

• It has been canceled

What is a major legacy of the Partition of India that remains clear in the subcontinent?

• Unified families

• Disputed borders

• Peaceful coexistence

• No impact on political formations