GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

INDIAN HISTORY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What was ‘Divide and Rule’?
A
When the Mughals seperated India into 2 parts, and 2 Mughal Emperors ruled them
B
When the British seperated India into 2 parts, India and Pakistan
C
Either A or B
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The partition was outlined in the Indian Independence Act 1947. The change of political borders notably included the division of two provinces of British India, Bengal and Punjab. The majority Muslim districts in these provinces were awarded to Pakistan and the majority non-Muslim to India.

Detailed explanation-2: -With the end of British colonial rule in 1947, the Indian subcontinent was divided into two nations, majority-Hindu India and majority-Muslim Pakistan.

Detailed explanation-3: -The British Government anticipating danger from the side of Indians in near future because of the growth of unity under the spell of nationalism decided to apply the policy of ‘ Divide and Rule’ to break the unity of the people.

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