India and Pakistan, 1946–1991
Answers are for parents and teachers.
1
Write three wars between India and Pakistan in 1947–1991 with years.
1947–1948; 1965; 1971.
2
Write three neutral, fact-based sentences on the human consequences of partition.
Millions of people migrated, many died and long-term mistrust remained.
3
On what basis was India’s political system built after independence?
Parliamentary democracy, a federal structure, a secular state, the 1950 constitution.
4
State India’s role in the Non-Aligned Movement.
Nehru was one of the founders, at the 1961 Belgrade conference.
5
What was Tashkent’s role in the Tashkent Declaration?
It was the venue of the negotiations and a centre of mediation.