The Partition That Led to the Formation of the Separate

question 36

Multiple Choice

The Partition that led to the formation of the separate states of India and Pakistan

• A) was supported by Mohandas Gandhi.
• B) occurred without any kind of interethnic violence.
• C) resulted in hardly any migration and displacement as the Muslim and Hindu populations were largely already settled in accordance to the Partition's boundaries.
• D) was brought about, at least in part, due to tensions between the Hindu and Muslim populations.
• E) was the result of a decision by the United Nations.