India-Pakistan partition leads to refugees from both sides fleeing to avoid religious-based riots in 1947-48

The partition led to the evacuation of nearly 2 million people, causing Muslims and Hindus to become refugees in unfamiliar territories. They faced homelessness and hunger, setting up makeshift homes in city streets while waiting for assistance.

Approximately how many people were evacuated during the partition?

• 1 million

• 2 million

• 3 million

• 4 million

What was the main reason for the displacement of people during the partition?

• Economic opportunities

• Religious differences

• Natural disasters

• Political elections

Where did the refugees set up temporary homes?

• In government shelters

• In rural areas

• In neighboring countries

• In the streets of major cities

What was the condition of the refugees after the partition?

• They were well-settled

• They were employed

• They were hungry and homeless

• They were relocated to other countries

What did the refugees wait for after setting up in the streets?

• Educational facilities

• Employment opportunities

• Transportation services

• Someone to take care of them