WORLD WAR II
DECOLONIZATION PHASE
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Question
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In order to satisfy the large Muslim minority’s desire for self-determination
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In order to end struggles over the controversial Kashmir territory
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In order to separate Indians from the natural resources in Wast and West Pakistan
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In order to weaken the movement for Independence and regain control at a later date
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Detailed explanation-1: -Crudely, this was a division based upon religious affiliation, with the creation of a Muslim majority in West and East Pakistan and a Hindu majority in India.
Detailed explanation-2: -When the British left, they partitioned India, creating the separate countries of India and Pakistan to accommodate religious differences between Pakistan, which has a majority Muslim population, and India, which is primarily Hindu.
Detailed explanation-3: -They wanted to retain political power with them. They were also apprehensive of the Muslims. As the Hindus were in minority in Bengal, they thought it prudent to divide the province. It would help them retain their political dominance.
Detailed explanation-4: -What was one reason that India was divided into 2 nations in 1947? Differences between Hindus and the Muslims created religious conflict. During the Indian independence movement, many Muslims in India demanded a separate state in Pakistan to..