Question

Which cities became divided into 'communal zones' as a consequence of partition?

• A. Lahore, Amritsar and Kolkata
• B. Lucknow, Srinagar and Delhi
• C. Lahore, Lucknow and Delhi
• D. Aligarh, Lahore and Kolkata

Hint:

Think of the cities in Punjab and Bengal.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Understanding the Concept:
Partition in 1947 caused terrible communal violence. In some cities, people of different religions moved into separate areas for safety. These areas were called communal zones.

Step 2: Recall the cities.
The textbook on nation building names Lahore, Amritsar and Kolkata (Calcutta) as the cities that became divided into communal zones. In these cities, Muslims lived in some areas and Hindus and Sikhs lived in others, and the two groups avoided crossing into each other's area.

Step 3: Check option 1.
Lahore, Amritsar and Kolkata match the textbook list exactly. So option 1 is correct.

Step 4: Check option 2.
Lucknow, Srinagar and Delhi are not named in this context. So option 2 is wrong.

Step 5: Check option 3.
Lahore is right, but Lucknow and Delhi are not named as communal zone cities. So option 3 is wrong.

Step 6: Check option 4.
Lahore and Kolkata are right, but Aligarh is not on the list and Amritsar is missing. So option 4 is wrong.

Final Answer:
The cities that split into communal zones were Lahore, Amritsar and Kolkata, which is option 1. \[ \boxed{\text{Option 1}} \]