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What happened to India after gaining independence?
When British rule came to an end in 1947, the subcontinent was partitioned along religious lines into two separate countries—India, with a majority of Hindus, and Pakistan, with a majority of Muslims. The Constitution adopted in 1950 made India a democratic country, and this democracy has been sustained since then.
What happened to India and Pakistan after independence?
In August 1947, British India won its independence from the British and split into two new states that would rule themselves. The new countries were India and Pakistan. East Pakistan later split from Pakistan and became Bangladesh in 1971.
How many Muslims are in India after independence?
After India’s independence and the creation of Pakistan in 1947, the muslim population in India declined from 42,400,000 in 1941 to 35,400,000 in the 1951 census, due to the Partition of India.
What were the consequences of the partition of India in 1947?
(i) After 1947 most of the population transferred from one to another in unplanned manner. (ii) Many people was killed in the name of religion. (iii) Lakh of people who managed to cross the border lived their life as refugees and in refugee camps. (iv) Thousands of women were abducted.
Who Ruled India after independence?
Dominion of India
| Union of India | |
|---|---|
| King | |
| • 1947–1950 | George VI |
| Governor-General | |
| • 1947–1948 | Lord Mountbatten |
Why did Britain withdraw from India?
One reason why the British were reluctant to leave India was that they feared India would erupt into civil war between Muslims and Hindus. In 1947 the British withdrew from the area and it was partitioned into two independent countries – India (mostly Hindu) and Pakistan (mostly Muslim).
Which religion is best in the world?
Adherents in 2020
| Religion | Adherents | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Christianity | 2.382 billion | 31.11% |
| Islam | 1.907 billion | 24.9% |
| Secular/Nonreligious/Agnostic/Atheist | 1.193 billion | 15.58% |
| Hinduism | 1.161 billion | 15.16% |
What was one of the immediate effects caused by the partition of India?
One of the immediate consequences of the partition of India was the mass migration of Muslims and Hindus. Explanation: The partition of India was the partition of the British Raj, which resulted in the creation of the sovereign States of Pakistan and India on August 15, 1947.
What happened in India partition?
The partition was outlined in the Indian Independence Act 1947 and resulted in the dissolution of the British Raj, i.e. Crown rule in India. The two self-governing independent Dominions of India and Pakistan legally came into existence at midnight on 15 August 1947.