How did the partition of India in 1947 affect divisions in the area?

a.

It diminished the violence between Hindus and Muslims.

c.

It brought Pakistanis and Indians together, but furthered the violence between Hindus and Muslims.

b.

It further escalated the violence between Hindus and Muslims.

d.

It did not change relations between Hindus and Muslims.

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Abel Marks

15 February, 00:58

How did the partition of India in 1947 affect divisions in the area?

a.

It diminished the violence between Hindus and Muslims.

c.

It brought Pakistanis and Indians together, but furthered the violence between Hindus and Muslims.

b.

It further escalated the violence between Hindus and Muslims.

d.

It did not change relations between Hindus and Muslims.

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Eliza Evans · Answer 1

The correct answer is

b. It further escalated the violence between Hindus and Muslims.

Before the partition, many Hindus and Muslims lived together in the same areas peacefully, but the partition was connected to many very violent riots, and this increased the violence between the two groups.