- The division on religious basis disregarded the diverse makeup of Indian society. Document E highlights that Hindus and Muslims were spread out all over the country, and even if majority areas were separated, significant minority populations would still remain. The partition also unfairly split up other religious groups, such as the Sikhs.
- Economically, the partition had negative implications. Document E argues that the Muslim areas would be economically disadvantaged compared to the Hindu areas, indicating that those who demanded separation would suffer the most from it. This suggests that the partition had detrimental economic consequences for the Muslim population.
- Lastly, Document F, featuring the writings of Mohandas Gandhi, emphasizes the importance of unity and brotherhood among Hindus and Muslims. Gandhi argues that dividing India into two nations goes against the principles of Islam and that it is our superstitions, not our separate nationalities, that create trouble. This suggests that the partition not only went against religious and cultural unity but was also founded on misguided beliefs.
In conclusion, the cons presented in the sources indicate that India's Partition Plan was not a good decision given what people knew at the time. rephrase as as a 8th grader and make short jots
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- It ignored the diverse population of India, separating people who lived mixed together.
- The economic impact was negative, particularly for Muslims.
- Gandhi believed in unity and opposed the division based on misguided beliefs.
