Question

Which of the following explains why the Indian subcontinent was divided into

two countries after the British gave up their colonies in the region?
A. To respect Mohandas Gandhi's belief that all religions should have
their own states
B. To ensure that violent Sikh separatists would not disrupt the
government
C. To resolve violent conflicts between Hindus and Muslims in the
region
D. To allow British citizens born in India to keep most of their private
property

Answer 1

• C. To resolve violent conflicts between Hindus and Muslims in the region.

The division of the Indian subcontinent into India and Pakistan was a response to the religious tensions between Hindus and Muslims in the region during the period of decolonization and the end of British rule in the mid-20th century. The partition aimed to create separate nations for the Hindu and Muslim populations to avoid further conflict and provide them with their own states. However, this partition resulted in significant violence and mass migrations, leading to one of the largest human migrations in history and leaving a lasting impact on the region's history and politics.