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Praxis II World and US History Exam Prep

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Why was India partitioned as it gained independence in 1947?
  1. Muslims wanted their own state in South Asia.
  2. The British could not agree upon political boundaries.
  3. Sikhs from the Punjab demanded partitioning.
  4. Gandhi encouraged the idea.
Explanation
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.
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