Religious persecution Exodus

During the partition of India, millions of people were forced to migrate across newly drawn borders. Hindus and Sikhs moved east to India, while Muslims headed west to Pakistan. This mass migration, the largest in history, was fraught with danger and uncertainty, as many had never traveled far from home and faced threats along the way. In total, around 10 million people were displaced from their homes.

What was the primary reason for the mass migration of Indians in 1947?

• Natural disasters

• Religious persecution

• Political freedom

• Economic opportunities

Which groups of people were primarily involved in the migration towards India?

• Hindus and Sikhs

• Muslims and Christians

• Parsis and Jews

• Buddhists and Jains

What was a significant risk faced by Muslims migrating to Pakistan?

• Lack of food

• Marauding bands of enemies

• Severe weather conditions

• Wild animal attacks

How far had most migrants traveled before this mass migration?

• To neighboring cities

• A few miles from their birthplace

• Across multiple countries

• Hundreds of miles

Approximately how many people were displaced during this migration?

• 5 million

• 10 million

• 15 million

• 20 million