Study Set Content:
What is the Radcliffe Line and when was it drawn up?
The Radcliffe Line was drawn up in 1947 and it is the line that divided India and Pakistan.
How many Indians went to Pakistan during the partition?
5 million Indians went to Pakistan during the partition.
How many people died during the partition?
1 million people died during the partition.
How many cotton mills were there in Pakistan after the partition?
There were only 3 cotton mills in Pakistan after the partition.
Was Pakistan developed industrially after the partition?
No, Pakistan was not developed industrially after the partition. It was considered as backwaters.
Who were the non-Muslims that migrated out of Pakistan?
The non-Muslims that migrated out of Pakistan were middle and upper class people.
What caused the war between Pakistan and India over Kashmir?
The war between Pakistan and India over Kashmir was caused by territorial disputes.
Why did India not join US backed anti-communist cold war alliances, CENTO and SEATO?
India did not join US backed anti-communist cold war alliances, CENTO and SEATO because of a more anti-imperialist sentiment and already having a developed bourgeoise.
Who led the coup d'etat in Pakistan in 1958?
Ayub Khan led the coup d'etat in Pakistan in 1958.
What was Pakistan's role in modernisation theory during the 1960s?
Pakistan was considered a poster child for modernisation theory during the 1960s.
What caused the development of a merchant class in Pakistan during the Korean War?
The demand for commodities during the Korean War caused the development of a merchant class in Pakistan.
What is the US backed Green revolution?
The US backed Green revolution is a program that introduced agricultural advances such as high yield seeds, herbicides, and new tractors to increase crop production.
Did the US backed Green revolution suppress demand for land reform?
Yes, the US backed Green revolution suppressed demand for land reform as it was seen as a communist idea.
Was the success of the US backed Green revolution dependent on American Foreign Aid?
Yes, the success of the US backed Green revolution was very dependent on American Foreign Aid.
What happened during the 1965 war in Pakistan?
During the 1965 war, America shifted away from Pakistan towards India.
What was the result of unequal growth in Pakistan during this time?
The result of unequal growth in Pakistan during this time was that 22 families owned 80% of all industry in Pakistan.
Where did most investment go during this time in Pakistan?
Most investment went to Karachi, while the rest of the country was forgotten.
Who won the 1970 election in Pakistan?
Sheikh Mujibur Rahman won in East Pakistan, while Zulfikar Ali Bhutto won in West Pakistan.
What happened during the civil war in 1971?
East Pakistan separated to become Bangladesh, and India intervened in favor of the National Liberation movement.
Why did Bhutto nationalize industry in 1972?
Bhutto nationalized industry to please protesting students and peasants.
