WH2.11AD India-Parkistan Conflict Explained on Maps VIDEO

Why did the British decide to divide India into two countries — India and Pakistan — in 1947?
What was the main reason behind this decision?

• Geographical boundaries

• Economic resources

• Religious demographics

• Historical alliances

Who was given the authority to decide whether the state of Jammu and Kashmir would join India or Pakistan after the Indian Independence Act of 1947?

• The British government

• The United Nations

• Maharaja Hari Singh

• The Muslim majority population

What happened after the first war between India and Pakistan over Kashmir?
Which country ended up controlling most of the region?

• Pakistan gained control of the entire Kashmir region.

• India gained control of the entire Kashmir region.

• India gained control of approximately two-thirds of Kashmir, and Pakistan gained roughly one-third.

• The United Nations took control of the entire region.

How was the second Indo-Pakistani War of 1965 resolved?

• India achieved a decisive military victory.

• Pakistan successfully captured Lahore.

• Both sides ceased fire at the request of the United Nations, followed by a peace conference.

• A permanent border was established, ending all territorial disputes.

How did this war lead to the creation of a new country called Bangladesh?

• East Pakistan became an independent nation.

• East Pakistan was fully integrated into West Pakistan.

• East Pakistan formed a new alliance with China.

• East Pakistan remained a disputed territory.

How many soldiers were captured or lost in the fighting?

• Half of its Army, a quarter of its Air Force, and a third of its Navy.

• Half of its Navy, a quarter of its Air Force, and a third of its Army.

• A third of its Navy, half of its Air Force, and a quarter of its Army.

• A quarter of its Navy, a third of its Air Force, and half of its Army.

What event initiated the 1999 Kargil War?

• India launched a military offensive into Pakistani territory.

• Pakistani troops infiltrated Indian territory across the Line of Control.

• The international community imposed sanctions on both nations.

• A major earthquake disrupted the border region.

What action did India take against those believed to be responsible?

• India sought UN intervention to mediate the conflict.

• India conducted retaliatory air strikes inside Pakistan.

• India deployed additional naval forces to the Arabian Sea.

• India closed its borders with Pakistan indefinitely.