Question

In 1947, the British ended their colonial presence with the partition of India. As a result, some 17 million individuals were displaced.
Analyze the following scenario and determine the reason for migration.
O forced economic migration
O voluntary economic migration
O forced environmental migration
• forced political migration

Answer 1

Based on the given information, the reason for migration in this scenario is forced political migration. The British partition of India in 1947 resulted in the creation of two separate countries - India and Pakistan. This partition was accompanied by widespread violence, communal riots, and tensions between religious communities. Muslims who resided in India and Hindus and Sikhs who lived in Pakistan felt compelled to leave their homes and migrate to the new countries that aligned with their religious identities. This mass displacement was largely driven by political instability and religious conflicts, making it a forced political migration.