Indian Independence

True or False: The decision for the partition of India was influenced by religious differences between Hindus and Muslims

True

Approximately how many people were displaced during the partition of India?

12 million

True or False: The partition of India created lasting social and political scars

True

Economic Changes

Dependence on British industries

Social Changes

Introduction of Western education

Governance Changes

Centralization of power

What was the initial purpose of the British East India Company in India?

To trade toys

True or False: Economic exploitation by the British led to dissatisfaction among Indians

True

Mahatma Gandhi

Advocated non‑violent resistance

Jawaharlal Nehru

Promoted self‑governance and Muslim rights

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

Integrated princely states into India

The All India National Congress

A key organisation in the independence movement

What method did Mahatma Gandhi use to advocate for independence?

Non‑violent resistance

Chronological order of key events leading to Indian independence

World War II → Quit India Movement → Attlee's Declaration → Indian Independence Act

In what year was the Indian Independence Act passed?

1947

True or False: The border between India and Pakistan was drawn by the Radcliffe Line

True

When did the British East India Company begin trading in India?

17th century

True or False: British rule shifted the Indian economy from agricultural to industrial dependence

True

True or False: The British introduced Western education and social reforms

True