India & Pakistan Challenges After Independence
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Heidi Dindial Thompson
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1.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was a major cause of death during the mass migration after partition?
Natural disasters
Communal violence
Disease outbreaks
Famine
Answer explanation
During the mass migration after partition, communal violence led to significant loss of life, while disease outbreaks and famine also contributed to the high mortality rates. These factors combined made survival extremely difficult.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which countries are given as examples of ethnic cleansing in the image?
India & Pakistan
USA & Canada
Germany & France
China & Japan
Answer explanation
The correct answer is India & Pakistan, as both countries have experienced significant ethnic cleansing events, particularly during the partition in 1947, which led to mass violence and displacement.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What percentage of East Punjab's population was Hindu after the partition?
60%
35%
5%
100%
Answer explanation
After the partition of India in 1947, East Punjab had a significant Hindu population, which was approximately 60%. This reflects the demographic changes that occurred during that period.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How many million Muslims remained in India after the partition?
10 million
20 million
30 million
40 million
Answer explanation
After the partition of India in 1947, approximately 40 million Muslims remained in India. This figure reflects the significant Muslim population that chose to stay despite the division.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which country was formed as a result of the partition of India?
Nepal
Bhutan
Pakistan
Sri Lanka
Answer explanation
Pakistan was formed in 1947 as a result of the partition of India, which divided British India into two independent dominions: India and Pakistan. The other options, Nepal, Bhutan, and Sri Lanka, were not created from this partition.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the main demographic change in East Punjab after the partition?
Increase in Christian population
Increase in Hindu and Sikh population
Decrease in Muslim population
Increase in Buddhist population
Answer explanation
After the partition of India in 1947, many Muslims migrated to Pakistan, leading to a significant increase in the Hindu and Sikh population in East Punjab as they settled in the region, making this the main demographic change.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When did Jawaharlal Nehru lead India until?
1950
1964
1975
1980
Answer explanation
Jawaharlal Nehru served as the Prime Minister of India from its independence in 1947 until his death in 1964, making 1964 the correct answer.
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