HiSET Social Studies Study Questions

Answer - A - India was partitioned as it gained independence in 1947 because Muslims wanted their own state in South Asia.

Key Takeaway: On 15 August 1947, India gained independence from British rule. As India gained its independence, the Muslim majority areas were partitioned to form a separate state in Pakistan. Since that time, India has had many unresolved territorial disputes with Pakistan, which resulted in wars in 1947, 1965, 1971 and 1999.