analyze the following scenario and determine the reason for migration.
In 1947, the British ended their colonial presence with the partition of India. As a result, some 17 million individuals were displaced ( 1 point )
A.) forced economic migration
B.) forced environmental migration
C.) forced political migration
D.) voluntary economic migration
1 answer
The reason for migration in this scenario is most likely C.) forced political migration. The partition of India led to the creation of India and Pakistan as separate countries, and the separation was accompanied by large-scale communal violence and riots between Hindus and Muslims. These conflicts and the fear of persecution or discrimination based on religious or ethnic identity likely forced many individuals to leave their homes and migrate to the country that aligned with their religious or cultural background.