Partition of British India

The video discusses the inevitability of Indian independence post-WWII, highlighting the shift in British political attitudes with Clement Attlee's leadership. It clarifies misconceptions about British India, emphasizing its diversity. The video explores the political tensions leading to India's partition, driven by the Muslim League's demand for a separate Muslim state, Pakistan. It details the controversial process of partition, including the drawing of borders and the options given to Indian states. The video concludes with acknowledgments to supporters.

Who was the British leader replaced by Clement Attlee, who was more sympathetic to Indian independence?

• Harold Macmillan

• Anthony Eden

• Winston Churchill

• Neville Chamberlain

Which of the following was not a part of British India but achieved independence at the same time?

• Kashmir

• Burma

• Ceylon

• Hyderabad

Who was the leader of the Muslim League advocating for the creation of Pakistan?

• Mahatma Gandhi

• Muhammad Ali Jinnah

• Jawaharlal Nehru

• Sardar Patel

What was the main concern of the Muslim League regarding an independent India?

• Foreign intervention

• Economic instability

• Dominance of Hindu majority

• Lack of resources

What was the acronym 'Pakistan' derived from?

• Names of major cities

• Names of leaders

• Names of rivers

• Names of provinces

What was one of the most controversial aspects of the partition process?

• Cultural exchanges

• Economic policies

• Military strategies

• Drawing of new borders

Which two districts were specifically mentioned as being divided during partition?

• Bengal and Punjab

• Hyderabad and Kashmir

• Delhi and Mumbai

• Rajasthan and Gujarat

What were the three options given to Indian states during partition?

• Join India, join Pakistan, or form a new country

• Join India, join Pakistan, or remain neutral

• Join India, join Pakistan, or become independent

• Join India, join Pakistan, or join the British Commonwealth

Which princely state wished to remain independent during the partition?

• Hyderabad

• Sindh

• Bengal

• Punjab

What was the British promise regarding the population transfer during partition?

• It would be unnoticed

• It would be fair

• It would be quick

• It would be peaceful