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Who made the following statement regarding the British partitioning of India?Those who demand separation would, in the end, suffer most for it . . .

A
Mahatma Gandhi
B
Muhammad Ali Jinnah
C
Jawarharlal Nehru
D
Indira Gandhi
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Why was the Salt March a turning point in India’s struggle for independence?

A
The British finally caved to Gandhi’s protest strategies.
B
A foreign journalist gave the story an international audience.
C
Gandhi was jailed for his role, which put a stop to the quest for independence.
D
The press refused to cover the story, so no one came to India’s aid.
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Which outcome best shows the scale of disruption caused by India's independence and partition?

A
more than 14 million people were forced to leave their homes during partition
B
India gained political control over its former British territories
C
religious tensions between groups ended before independence
D
economic conditions across the region improved soon after independence
4

During World War II, the Indian National Congress told citizens to

A
refuse to vote in elections.
B
purchase only British goods.
C
pay their taxes on time.
D
boycott Gandhi’s protests.
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Indira Gandhi became India’s first female prime minister because

A
her father named her as his successor.
B
the people of India voted her in.
C
she was next in line after her father’s assassination.
D
she was thought to be someone who could modernize India.
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Mohandas Gandhi's strategies for achieving Indian independence were unique. Which of the following best explains his method?

A
He promoted armed resistance alongside peaceful protests to challenge British rule.
B
He focused on negotiating with the British government rather than taking direct action.
C
He used civil disobedience and non-violent protests against the British rule.
D
He encouraged Indians to avoid all political activism and wait for British reforms.
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A
soldier
B
lawyer
C
politician
D
arbitrator
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A
Hindu
B
Muslim
C
prisoners
D
refugees
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Gandhi’s nickname, Mahatma, means

A
enlightened one.
B
great soul.
C
happy one.
D
peaceful soul.
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One of Jawaharlal Nehru’s first duties as India’s Prime Minister was to

A
end fighting between Muslims and Hindus.
B
relocate the post-partition refugees.
C
improve living standards for Indians.
D
establish a state religion in India.

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