Question

Which of the following are the consequences of India's Partition in 1947? 

1. Communal violence.
2. Lakhs of people had to migrate from one place to another.
3. Parliamentary system of governance.
4. Reorganization of States.

Choose the correct option:

Options

• i and iii

• ii and iv

• i and ii

• iii and iv

Answer 1

i and ii

1. Communal violence.
2. Lakhs of people had to migrate from one place to another.

Explanation:

The following are some effects of India's 1947 partition:

1. Communal Violence (i): Widespread communal rioting brought on by partition caused a considerable loss of life and property.
2. Migration (ii): Millions of people were compelled to cross the recently drawn borders between Pakistan and India.