Question

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On 14-15 August, 1947, not one but two nation-states came into existence – India and Pakistan. This was a result of partition the division of British India into India and Pakistan ..... This partition was the outcome of 'two-nation theory’ advanced by the Muslim League. The Congress opposed this theory and the demand for Pakistan. But several political developments led to the decision for the creation of Pakistan.

Which two states were bifurcated on the basis of religious majority?

पर्याय

• Gujarat and Punjab

• Gujarat and Rajasthan

• Punjab and Bengal

• Bengal and Gujarat

Answer 1

Punjab and Bengal

Explanation:

Based on district-wide Muslim or non-Muslim majorities, two provinces Bengali and Punjab were divided during the partition.