In 1947, when India gained independence from Great Britain, it was split into the countries of India and Pakistan. Which of the following statements best describes why India was split into two countries?

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Grant Blevins

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27 June, 01:01

In 1947, when India gained independence from Great Britain, it was split into the countries of India and Pakistan. Which of the following statements best describes why India was split into two countries?

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Zavier Huffman · Answer 1

You have not provided any statements, but I will give you a general overview. The area of Pakistan was a Muslim majority. Ethnic tensions made it split into its own country. India is a mix of Sikh, Muslim, and Hindu influences - but mostly Hindu.