What was the primary reason for the massive migration in 1947?
A) Economic crisis
B) Political instability
C) Partition of India
D) World War II aftermath
Which two countries were created as a result of the partition in 1947?
A) India and Sri Lanka
B) Pakistan and Bangladesh
C) India and Pakistan
D) Afghanistan and Pakistan
Which plan led to the partition of India?
A) Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms
B) Simon Commission
C) Mountbatten Plan
D) Cripps Mission
Who was the last Viceroy of British India who oversaw the partition?
A) Lord Curzon
B) Lord Mountbatten
C) Lord Wavell
D) Lord Linlithgow
Which province was divided between India and Pakistan during the partition?
A) Punjab
B) Bengal
C) Both A and B
D) Sindh
Approximately how many people were displaced due to the partition?
A) 5 million
B) 10 million
C) 15 million
D) 20 million
Which city witnessed one of the worst communal riots during partition?
A) Karachi
B) Lahore
C) Delhi
D) Amritsar
Which border became the primary migration route for refugees?
A) Radcliffe Line
B) Durand Line
C) McMahon Line
D) Line of Control
Who was responsible for drawing the boundary line between India and Pakistan?
A) Lord Mountbatten
B) Cyril Radcliffe
C) Jawaharlal Nehru
D) Muhammad Ali Jinnah
What was the main mode of migration for refugees in 1947?
A) Ships
B) Airplanes
C) Trains and foot
D) Automobiles
Which minority group suffered heavy casualties during the partition violence?
A) Hindus
B) Muslims
C) Sikhs
D) All of the above
Which organization was responsible for refugee relief efforts in 1947?
A) United Nations
B) Indian National Congress
C) Pakistan Red Cross
D) None of the above
What was the biggest challenge faced by refugees after migration?
A) Finding shelter
B) Food and water shortage
C) Security concerns
D) All of the above
Which Indian leader declared that refugees would be given full support in India?
A) Sardar Patel
B) Jawaharlal Nehru
C) Mahatma Gandhi
D) B.R. Ambedkar
Where was the largest refugee camp set up in Pakistan after partition?
A) Lahore
B) Karachi
C) Islamabad
D) Rawalpindi
Which province in Pakistan received the highest number of refugees from India?
A) Punjab
B) Sindh
C) Khyber Pakhtunkhwa
D) Balochistan
What was the estimated death toll during the partition violence?
A) 100,000
B) 250,000
C) 500,000
D) Over 1 million
Which Indian city became a major hub for incoming refugees in 1947?
A) Delhi
B) Mumbai
C) Kolkata
D) Chennai
What was the key reason for communal riots during partition?
A) Economic disparities
B) Religious differences
C) Political instability
D) British interference
Which Indian leader was assassinated due to his efforts to protect refugees?
A) Sardar Patel
B) Mahatma Gandhi
C) Subhas Chandra Bose
D) Lal Bahadur Shastri
The partition led to a major humanitarian crisis due to:
A) Mass displacement
B) Riots and killings
C) Lack of food and shelter
D) All of the above
Which neighboring country also witnessed an influx of refugees after partition?
A) Nepal
B) Afghanistan
C) Bangladesh (East Pakistan)
D) Sri Lanka
Which city in Pakistan received a large number of Muslim migrants from Delhi?
A) Peshawar
B) Lahore
C) Karachi
D) Quetta
What was the impact of migration on Pakistan’s economy?
A) Economic growth
B) Population burden and resource strain
C) Industrial revolution
D) None of the above
Which British official admitted that partition was poorly planned?
A) Winston Churchill
B) Clement Attlee
C) Lord Mountbatten
D) Cyril Radcliffe
Which river became a natural barrier during migration?
A) Indus
B) Ganges
C) Ravi
D) Brahmaputra
Which area was disputed between India and Pakistan after partition?
A) Punjab
B) Bengal
C) Kashmir
D) Hyderabad
What was the impact of partition on agriculture in Punjab?
A) Increased productivity
B) Land became barren
C) Loss of skilled farmers and workers
D) Technological advancement
Which city in India had the highest number of partition refugees?
A) Kolkata
B) Mumbai
C) Delhi
D) Hyderabad
What was one long-term consequence of the partition migration crisis?
A) Economic stability
B) Lasting hostility between India and Pakistan
C) Cultural unity
D) Strengthened British rule
