Freedom Movements & Decolonization

The 'Partition of India' in 1947 resulted in the creation of which two sovereign states?

MCQ

MCQ Answer

A. India and Bangladesh
B. India and Pakistan Correct

Explanation

The Indian Independence Act 1947 partitioned British India into the Dominion of India and the Dominion of Pakistan (which included East Pakistan, now Bangladesh).

C. India and Sri Lanka
D. India and Nepal

Correct Answer

India and Pakistan