Question

after india was granted its freedom, hindus living in areas that were suddenly part of pakistan had to escape or face _________.
a. war
b. persecution
c. fines
d. poverty
please select the best answer from the choices provided

Explanation:

During the 1947 Partition of India, religious minorities (including Hindus in newly formed Pakistan) faced targeted violence, discrimination, and harassment based on their faith, which is defined as persecution. This forced many to flee to India to avoid this mistreatment. The other options do not accurately describe the direct threat they faced.

Answer:

b. persecution