Multiple-choice questions (MCQs) with answers related to “The Partition of India: Causes, Consequences and Legacy” suitable for the Civil Services Examination

Which year marks the partition of India?
- A) 1945
- B) 1947
- C) 1948
- D) 1950
  Answer: B) 1947
Who was the last Viceroy of India before partition?
- A) Lord Wavell
- B) Lord Mountbatten
- C) Lord Curzon
- D) Lord Irwin
  Answer: B) Lord Mountbatten
The demand for Pakistan was first articulated by which leader?
- A) Mahatma Gandhi
- B) Allama Iqbal
- C) Muhammad Ali Jinnah
- D) Bal Gangadhar Tilak
  Answer: B) Allama Iqbal
Which of the following events is considered a significant cause of the partition of India?
- A) The Lucknow Pact
- B) The Khilafat Movement
- C) The Great Bengal Famine
- D) The Civil Disobedience Movement
  Answer: C) The Great Bengal Famine
What was the primary objective of the Lahore Resolution (1940)?
- A) To demand independence for India
- B) To seek self-governance for Indians
- C) To call for a separate Muslim state
- D) To promote Hindu-Muslim unity
  Answer: C) To call for a separate Muslim state
Which communal riot was a major trigger for the urgency of partition in 1947?
- A) The Noakhali Riots
- B) The Moplah Rebellion
- C) The Punjab Riots
- D) The Calcutta Killings
  Answer: D) The Calcutta Killings
What was the main reason for the British support of partition?
- A) Economic advantages
- B) To reduce administrative burden
- C) To maintain control over India
- D) To foster democracy
  Answer: C) To maintain control over India
What was the primary reason for the mass migration during the partition?
- A) Economic opportunities
- B) Religious persecution
- C) Agricultural needs
- D) Political asylum
  Answer: B) Religious persecution
Which of the following led to significant loss of life during the partition?
- A) Riots and communal violence
- B) Natural disasters
- C) British military action
- D) Famine
  Answer: A) Riots and communal violence
The Radcliffe Line was drawn to demarcate boundaries between which two countries?
- A) India and Sri Lanka
- B) India and Pakistan
- C) India and Bangladesh
- D) India and Nepal
  Answer: B) India and Pakistan
Which prominent leader opposed the partition of India?
- A) Jawaharlal Nehru
- B) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
- C) Mahatma Gandhi
- D) B.R. Ambedkar
  Answer: C) Mahatma Gandhi
What was the impact of partition on the Sikh community?
- A) They remained in their homeland
- B) They faced mass violence and displacement
- C) They supported the partition
- D) They gained political power
  Answer: B) They faced mass violence and displacement
What was the primary consequence of partition for India?
- A) Enhanced unity among communities
- B) Increase in economic prosperity
- C) Division along religious lines
- D) Establishment of a single nation
  Answer: C) Division along religious lines
Which factor contributed to the failure of Hindu-Muslim unity during the independence movement?
- A) Economic disparities
- B) Social reforms
- C) Political rivalries
- D) Educational differences
  Answer: C) Political rivalries
The term “Partition” in the context of India primarily refers to the division of which territories?
- A) Only Bengal
- B) British India into India and Pakistan
- C) The princely states
- D) Only Punjab
  Answer: B) British India into India and Pakistan
Which commission recommended the partition of India?
- A) Simon Commission
- B) Cripps Mission
- C) Mountbatten Plan
- D) Indian National Congress
  Answer: C) Mountbatten Plan
Which of the following was a consequence of the partition for Pakistan?
- A) Immediate economic stability
- B) High population density
- C) Unity among diverse groups
- D) Increased agricultural output
  Answer: B) High population density
What was one of the primary causes of communal violence during partition?
- A) Religious differences
- B) Economic competition
- C) Colonial policies
- D) Political leadership
  Answer: A) Religious differences
What was the role of the British Indian Army during the partition?
- A) They were neutral
- B) They sided with the Congress
- C) They aided communal violence
- D) They maintained order
  Answer: D) They maintained order
The term “Great Migration” during partition refers to the mass movement of which communities?
- A) Muslims and Christians
- B) Hindus and Sikhs
- C) All religious communities
- D) Muslims and Hindus
  Answer: D) Muslims and Hindus
Which significant historical figure described the partition as a “tragedy of the highest order”?
- A) Jawaharlal Nehru
- B) Mahatma Gandhi
- C) B.R. Ambedkar
- D) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
  Answer: B) Mahatma Gandhi
Which event is often cited as a precursor to the partition due to growing tensions?
- A) The Bengal Partition of 1905
- B) The Non-Cooperation Movement
- C) The Civil Disobedience Movement
- D) The Quit India Movement
  Answer: A) The Bengal Partition of 1905
What was the primary economic impact of partition on India?
- A) Economic integration
- B) Industrial growth
- C) Economic dislocation and loss of resources
- D) Agricultural boom
  Answer: C) Economic dislocation and loss of resources
Which of the following statements is true regarding the legacy of partition?
- A) It ended all communal tensions in India
- B) It led to lasting divisions and communal strife
- C) It strengthened Hindu-Muslim relations
- D) It had no impact on future politics
  Answer: B) It led to lasting divisions and communal strife
The partition led to the establishment of which of the following countries?
- A) Afghanistan
- B) Nepal
- C) Pakistan
- D) Bangladesh
  Answer: C) Pakistan
What was one of the main reasons for the migration of refugees during partition?
- A) Economic opportunities
- B) Political asylum
- C) Fear of violence
- D) Natural calamities
  Answer: C) Fear of violence
Who famously said, “At the dawn of freedom, we had a great tragedy”?
- A) Jawaharlal Nehru
- B) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
- C) B.R. Ambedkar
- D) Muhammad Ali Jinnah
  Answer: A) Jawaharlal Nehru
Which community faced significant violence during the partition, leading to mass casualties?
- A) The Parsi community
- B) The Sikh community
- C) The Christian community
- D) The Buddhist community
  Answer: B) The Sikh community
Which of the following was NOT a direct consequence of the partition?
- A) Creation of Pakistan
- B) Increase in communal harmony
- C) Mass displacement of people
- D) Riots and violence
  Answer: B) Increase in communal harmony
The long-term impact of partition on India-Pakistan relations can best be described as:
- A) Peaceful coexistence
- B) Continuous conflict and tension
- C) Complete reconciliation
- D) Economic collaboration
  Answer: B) Continuous conflict and tension

These MCQs cover various aspects of the partition of India, including its causes, consequences, and historical significance, making them suitable for the Civil Services Examination.

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