Kashmir Conflicts and Indian Independence

The video discusses the process of decolonization after WWII, focusing on India's struggle for independence. It highlights the formation of nationalist groups, the role of Gandhi's non-violent movement, and the eventual partition of India and Pakistan. The video also covers modern challenges faced by India, including religious conflicts and population growth.

What was the primary focus of the Indian National Congress when it was formed?

• Promoting industrialization

• Championing civil liberties for Indians

• Supporting British rule

• Encouraging religious conversion

How did the Rowlatt Acts affect Indian civil liberties?

• They increased voting rights

• They allowed arrest without trial

• They abolished taxes

• They promoted free speech

What was the significance of the Amritsar Massacre?

• It led to increased support for British rule

• It unified the Indian independence movement

• It resulted in the partition of India

• It ended the non-violence movement

Which strategy did Mahatma Gandhi NOT promote?

• Attending government schools

• Not paying taxes

• Boycotting British goods

• Non-violent protests

What was the outcome of the Salt March led by Gandhi?

• It ended the non-cooperation movement

• It caused the British to increase taxes

• It resulted in the arrest of thousands

• It led to the immediate independence of India

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

• The creation of a united India

• The establishment of Pakistan and India as separate states

• The end of religious conflicts

• The unification of Hindu and Muslim populations

What ongoing issue has persisted in the Kashmir region?

• Economic prosperity

• Complete peace and harmony

• Rapid industrialization

• Religious and territorial conflicts

Who became the first Prime Minister of independent India?

• Muhammad Ali Jinnah

• Mahatma Gandhi

• Jawaharlal Nehru

• Indira Gandhi

What was a significant challenge faced by Bangladesh after its independence?

• Rapid industrial growth

• Political stability

• Environmental issues and poverty

• High per capita income

What event in 2011 highlighted tensions between Pakistan and global powers?

• The launch of a space program

• A peace treaty with India

• The discovery of oil reserves

• The capture of Osama bin Laden