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When did the partition of India occur?
The partition of India occurred in 1947.
Which two nations were created as a result of the partition of India?
India and Pakistan
Who was the last Viceroy of India during the partition?
Lord Mountbatten
What was the main reason for the partition of India?
Religious conflicts between Hindus and Muslims
Which political party played a significant role in the partition?
The All India Muslim League
What was the name of the plan proposed for the partition of India?
The Mountbatten Plan
Which leader opposed the partition of India?
Mahatma Gandhi
Why did millions of people migrate during the partition?
To move to the country that aligned with their religion
Which city became the capital of India after the partition?
New Delhi
What were the consequences of the partition of India?
Communal violence, mass migration, and the displacement of millions
What is the dividing line between India and Pakistan called?
The Radcliffe Line
Who became the first Prime Minister of India after the partition?
Jawaharlal Nehru
Which region witnessed the most violence during the partition?
The Punjab region
What is the term used to describe the mass killings and riots during the partition?
The Great Calamity or The Partition violence
What was the estimated death toll during the partition?
Around 1 million people lost their lives
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When did the partition of India occur?
1945
1947
1950
1971
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Which two nations were created as a result of the partition of India?
India and China
India and Pakistan
India and Bangladesh
India and Nepal
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Who was the last Viceroy of India during the partition?
Winston Churchill
Lord Mountbatten
Mohandas Gandhi
Jinnah
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What was the main reason for the partition of India?
Economic differences
Religious conflicts between Hindus and Muslims
Political disagreements
Language barriers
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Which leader opposed the partition of India?
Jawaharlal Nehru
Subhas Chandra Bose
Muhammad Ali Jinnah
Mahatma Gandhi
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Which city became the capital of India after the partition?
Lahore
Karachi
Kolkata
New Delhi
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Who became the first Prime Minister of India after the partition?
Jinnah
Subhas Chandra Bose
Mahatma Gandhi
Jawaharlal Nehru
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What is the dividing line between India and Pakistan called?
The Durand Line
The Radcliffe Line
The Line of Control
The Wagah Border
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Which leader is known as the 'Father of Pakistan'?
Muhammad Ali Jinnah
Jawaharlal Nehru
Mahatma Gandhi
Lord Mountbatten
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What was the estimated death toll during the partition?
100,000
500,000
1 million
5 million
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