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question 49 (2 points)
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in 1947, the chaotic and violent partition of punjab
forced millions of hindus and sikhs to flee pakistan for india and millions muslims to flee india for pakistan.
sparked a conflict between iran’s shia muslims and iraq’s sunni muslims.
provoked a war between india and china over kashmir.
caused a civil war in india after the assassination of mahatma gandhi and proclamation of martial law in punjab.

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

1. The 1947 partition of Punjab (during India - Pakistan partition) led to mass migrations: Hindus and Sikhs fled from Pakistan to India, and Muslims fled from India to Pakistan. This matches historical facts.
2. The conflict between Iran's Shia and Iraq's Sunni is not related to Punjab's partition.
3. The India - China war over Kashmir is incorrect; India - Pakistan had conflicts over Kashmir.
4. The civil war in India after Gandhi's assassination and martial law in Punjab is not a direct result of Punjab's partition.

Answer:

A. forced millions of Hindus and Sikhs to flee Pakistan for India and millions Muslims to flee India for Pakistan.