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1.	What were the different ways in which religion was used in politics before Partition? (Or) Trace out role of religion before the Partition of India.
Answer» 1. Religion played a crucial role in politics before Partition. 2. To weaken Congress’s hold over the people, the British vigorously followed ‘Divide and Rule’ policy. 3. So with support and encouragement of British, Muslim League for Muslims was started. 4. Separate electorate and reserved seats for Muslims were there from 1909. 5. Hindu Maha Sabha and Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh wished to unite all Hindus overcoming caste divisions. 6. As minorities, Muslims made a demand to carve out a new state from regions where they were majorities. 7. The League created an impression that Congress was basically a Hindu party. 8. There were riots broke out and several thousand people dead after Cabinet Mission plan was rejected.

What were the different ways in which religion was used in politics before Partition? (Or) Trace out role of religion before the Partition of India.

Answer»

1. Religion played a crucial role in politics before Partition.

2. To weaken Congress’s hold over the people, the British vigorously followed ‘Divide and Rule’ policy.

3. So with support and encouragement of British, Muslim League for Muslims was started.

4. Separate electorate and reserved seats for Muslims were there from 1909.

5. Hindu Maha Sabha and Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh wished to unite all Hindus overcoming caste divisions.

6. As minorities, Muslims made a demand to carve out a new state from regions where they were majorities.

7. The League created an impression that Congress was basically a Hindu party.

8. There were riots broke out and several thousand people dead after Cabinet Mission plan was rejected.