This edited extract shows the violence that attended the British withdrawal from India - Leaving Cert History - Question A - 2011
Question A
This edited extract shows the violence that attended the British withdrawal from India. In it Niranjan Singh (a Sikh) describes an incident, in the Punjab, which for... show full transcript
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1. Where was Niranjan Singh when he was attacked and to where did he flee?
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Niranjan Singh was in the Punjab when he was attacked, and he fled to New Delhi for safety.
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2. Who were better armed, the attackers or the defenders? Briefly explain your answer.
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The attackers were better armed. The attackers had modern weapons, whereas the defenders only possessed kirpans (swords) and a few old rifles.
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3. What injury did Singh sustain?
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Niranjan Singh sustained an injury to his forehead, which caused blood loss and partially blinded him.
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4. What was Singh’s attitude to his attackers? Briefly explain your answer.
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Singh disliked his attackers, referring to them as 'brutes' for killing his father and son. This indicates a strong hatred stemming from the violence he experienced.
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5. Why did Britain leave India in 1947?
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Britain left India in 1947 due to a combination of factors including the desire for independence among Indian leaders, the impact of World War II weakening British resolve, and growing nationalist movements.
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