Which cities became divided into ‘communal zones’ as a consequence of partition?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 1
The correct answer is Option (1) → Lahore, Amritsar and Kolkata
In the violence that came with partition, cities like Lahore, Amritsar and Kolkata became divided into ‘communal zones’, where people avoided the areas in which the other community lived.
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