Which of the following statements is incorrect about the people who were forced to leave their homes and migrate because of the partition of India in 1947?

Statement A- The people faced helpful local administration and police who protected them in the best possible ways.
Statement B- Women were taken special care of during the entire process of partition and their safety was prioritised.
Statement C- Displaced individuals faced immense hardships, including a lack of food, shelter, and basic amenities.
Statement D- Refugee camps were set up to provide temporary relief, but resources were often scarce.

Choose the correct answer from the given options:

A and B only

The correct answer is Option 1 - A and B only (They are incorrect statements).

Statement A- The people faced helpful local administration and police who protected them in the best possible ways is incorrect as the people faced unhelpful local administration and police in their own country.
Statement B- Women were taken special care of during the entire process of partition and their safety was prioritised is incorrect as women were not taken care of at the time of the partition. Rather women suffered immensely during the partition.

Partition of India:

The partition of India refers to the division of British India into two separate nations: India and Pakistan. It occurred in 1947, following the end of British colonial rule in the Indian subcontinent. The partition was primarily based on religious lines, with the creation of a separate Muslim-majority state, Pakistan, to address the demands of the Muslim League for a separate homeland.

There are countless sufferings associated with the partition of India, such as:

The people faced unhelpful local administration and police in their own country.
The people experienced attacks, killings, and rapes during their journey across the border.
Women suffered immensely during the partition.
Many women were abducted, converted to another religion, and forced into marriage.
Many cases of honour living were also reported to protect the family's honour.
The partition created a massive humanitarian crisis.
Displaced individuals faced immense hardships, including a lack of food, shelter, and basic amenities. (Statement C)
Refugee camps were set up to provide temporary relief, but resources were often scarce. (Statement D)