W.67: Partition of India and Pakistan Quiz

What was one of the primary reasons for the partition of India in 1947?

• Religious divide

• Linguistic differences

• Geographical disputes

• Economic disparities

Who led the Muslim League in advocating for a separate Muslim state?

• Muhammad Ali Jinnah

• Jawaharlal Nehru

• Mahatma Gandhi

• Lord Mountbatten

What policy did the British colonial administration employ that exacerbated religious tensions?

• Direct rule

• Military intervention

• Divide and rule

• Economic exploitation

What was a major effect of the partition of India in 1947?

• Technological advancement

• Environmental improvement

• Mass displacement and violence

• Economic prosperity

What did the partition result in the creation of?

• A single-party state

• One unified nation

• Three separate nations

• Two independent nations

Which region has been a point of ongoing disputes between India and Pakistan?

• Kashmir

• Punjab

• Bengal

• Sindh

What was the initial division of Pakistan called?

• Upper and Lower Pakistan

• Frontier and Coastal Pakistan

• East and West Pakistan

• North and South Pakistan

What was a significant social impact of the partition?

• Loss of shared heritage and traditions

• Improved healthcare systems

• Strengthened economic ties

• Increased literacy rates

Why did efforts to create a power-sharing arrangement fail?

• External interference

• Lack of resources

• Technological barriers

• Deadlock over the future of a unified India

What laid the foundation for ongoing tensions and conflicts between India and Pakistan?

• Cultural differences

• Partition

• Territorial disputes

• Economic competition