History Trivia Quiz

Partition of India (1947) Trivia Questions and Answers

Dive into the complex and heart-wrenching history of the Partition of India in 1947, examining its causes, impacts, and key figures.

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Difficulty: Hard

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1
Easy

Who was the last Viceroy of British India who oversaw the Partition?

2
Medium

In which year was the Radcliffe Line, the boundary demarcation line between India and Pakistan, drawn?

3
Easy

Which two major regions were primarily affected by the Partition of India in 1947?

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Easy

What was the primary religious makeup of Pakistan immediately after the Partition?

5
Medium

Which prominent leader was assassinated less than six months after the Partition of India?

6
Medium

What was the estimated number of people displaced due to the Partition of India?

7
Easy

What was a major factor that led to the decision of Partitioning India?

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Hard

Which novel by Salman Rushdie is based on the events surrounding the Partition of India?

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Medium

Which city became the capital of Pakistan immediately following the Partition?

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Medium

What was the primary reason for the creation of East Pakistan during the Partition?

11
Easy

Who was the first Prime Minister of independent India?

12
Medium

Which act by the British government paved the way for the Partition of India?

13
Hard

What was the primary language spoken in West Pakistan after the Partition?

14
Easy

Which leader founded Pakistan and became its first Governor-General?

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Medium

What significant event followed the Partition of India in terms of geographic change?

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Hard

Which award-winning film depicted the tragic events of the Partition of India?

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Medium

Which historical agreement, signed in 1947, is directly associated with the Partition of India?

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