Indian Independence and Partition

What was one of the main reasons for the partition of British India after World War II?

• Economic growth

• Nationalism

• Technological advancement

• Cultural exchange

What was one of the reasons for moving the capital to New Delhi in 1912?

• Economic development

• Indian nationalism

• British expansion

• Cultural integration

Who was the last British viceroy of India?

• Lord Curzon

• Lord Mountbatten

• Lord Wavell

• Lord Linlithgow

What was the main reason for the partition of India?

• Economic differences

• Religious divisions

• Language barriers

• Political ideologies

What year did Bangladesh gain independence?

• 1947

• 1956

• 1971

• 1980

Why did Gandhi oppose the partition of India?

• He believed a united India would be stronger

• He wanted Pakistan to remain a British colony

• He supported British rule over India and Pakistan

• He wanted Jawaharlal Nehru to rule both countries

What was one major consequence of the partition of India?

• Peaceful coexistence between Hindus and Muslims

• The end of British influence in the region

• Religious-based violence and displacement

• Gandhi becoming the first Prime Minister of India

How did nationalism contribute to India's independence from British rule?

• By promoting British culture

• By encouraging economic dependence

• By uniting people against colonial rule

• By supporting British policies

Gandhi’s methods of nonviolent resistance were effective because they included:

• Violent protests

• Peaceful marches and boycotts

• Military interventions

• Economic sanctions

Language differences contributed to the separation of Pakistan and the creation of Bangladesh by causing cultural tensions.

• Language differences were ignored

• Language differences united the regions

• Language differences caused cultural tensions

• Language differences had no impact