Flashcard on the Partition of India

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Where were Muslims forced to live after the partition?

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East Pakistan and Pakistan

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What is the definition of a subcontinent?

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A large area of land smaller than a continent

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Which region was disputed and is still is disputed today?

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Kashmir

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What TWO countries was India divided into after the Partition of India?

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India and Pakistan

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What happened in 1971?

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Bangladesh gained independence

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Who colonized India?

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The British

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Which ocean is located to the south of India?

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Indian Ocean

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What is the largest religion in India according to the 2011 Census? Options: Islam, Christianity, Hinduism, Sikhism

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Hinduism

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Which religion had a 2.3% following in India according to the 2011 Census?

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Christianity

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According to the 2011 Census, what percentage of Indians identified as Buddhist?

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0.7%