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Partition of India (1947) Trivia Questions and Answers

Dive into the complex and heart-wrenching history of the Partition of India in 1947, examining its causes, impacts, and key figures.. Test your knowledge and challenge yourself with our comprehensive quiz covering all aspects of this fascinating topic.

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1. Who was the last Viceroy of British India who oversaw the Partition?

2. In which year was the Radcliffe Line, the boundary demarcation line between India and Pakistan, drawn?

3. Which two major regions were primarily affected by the Partition of India in 1947?

4. What was the primary religious makeup of Pakistan immediately after the Partition?

5. Which prominent leader was assassinated less than six months after the Partition of India?

6. What was the estimated number of people displaced due to the Partition of India?

7. What was a major factor that led to the decision of Partitioning India?

8. Which novel by Salman Rushdie is based on the events surrounding the Partition of India?

9. Which city became the capital of Pakistan immediately following the Partition?

10. What was the primary reason for the creation of East Pakistan during the Partition?

11. Who was the first Prime Minister of independent India?

12. Which act by the British government paved the way for the Partition of India?

13. What was the primary language spoken in West Pakistan after the Partition?

14. Which leader founded Pakistan and became its first Governor-General?

15. What significant event followed the Partition of India in terms of geographic change?

16. Which award-winning film depicted the tragic events of the Partition of India?

17. Which historical agreement, signed in 1947, is directly associated with the Partition of India?

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