Question 2 of 8intermediate💡 UnderstandMatching4 marks

Match the principles with the instances: (a) Mapping of boundaries on religious grounds (b) Mapping of boundaries on grounds of different languages (c) Demarcating boundaries within a country by geographical zones (d) Demarcating boundaries within a country on administrative and political grounds i. Pakistan and Bangladesh ii. India and Pakistan iii. Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh iv. Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand

Correct Answer

(a) ii

(b) iii

(c) iv

(d) i

Exercise: EXERCISES | Q: 2 | (Page 23)
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Explanation

The matching is based on the principles of boundary demarcation described in the chapter. (a) India and Pakistan were divided following the principle of religious majorities, as the context states: 'It was decided to follow the principle of religious majorities' for Partition. (b) Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh were carved out based on linguistic and cultural identity, as the context mentions boundaries had to reflect 'linguistic and cultural plurality.' (c) Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand are hill states demarcated on geographical grounds (hilly terrain). (d) Pakistan and Bangladesh (originally East and West Pakistan) were administrative units within one country, as the context notes: 'East Pakistan and West Pakistan were not contiguous' — indicating they were demarcated on administrative and political grounds within Pakistan before Bangladesh's independence.

Solution Steps

  1. Step 1: Identify that India-Pakistan Partition was based on 'principle of religious majorities' → (a) matches (ii)

  2. Step 2: Recognize that Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh were created to reflect 'linguistic and cultural plurality' → (b) matches (iii)

  3. Step 3: Understand that Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand are hill states created on geographical basis → (c) matches (iv)

  4. Step 4: Note that East and West Pakistan were administrative divisions within one country → (d) matches (i)

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