Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Political Science

Chapter

Politics in India Since Independence: Challenges of nation Building

Question:

What is the estimated number of people killed due to partition related violence?

Options:

Between five to ten lakh people

Between ten to fifteen lakh people

Between ten to twenty lakh people

Between one to five lakh people

Correct Answer:

Between five to ten lakh people

Explanation:

It is estimated that the Partition forced about 80 lakh people to migrate across the new border. Between five to ten lakh people were killed in Partition related violence.