Chapter 2

Emergence and Creation of Pakistan

This chapter explores the political developments, constitutional plans, leadership and events that led to the creation of Pakistan in 1947.

Chapter 2 SLOs

2.1.1

Discuss the impact of the Second World War on the subcontinent and its connection to the Quit India Movement.

2.1.2

Explain the major features, outcomes and significance of important political developments from Pakistan Resolution to Cabinet Mission.

2.1.3

Evaluate the reasons behind the difference between the election results of 1937 and 1945–46.

2.1.4

Analyse the Pakistan Resolution with reference to the events before and after it.

2.1.5

Explain the major features of the 3rd June Plan and its implementation.

2.1.6

State the salient features of the Indian Independence Act 1947.

2.1.7

Discuss the major features of the Boundary Commission.

2.1.8

Evaluate the injustice of the Boundary Commission and its impact from the perspectives of Pakistan and India.

2.1.9

Mention the areas and princely states that became part of Pakistan in 1947.

2.1.10

Locate the areas awarded to Pakistan by the Boundary Commission on the map of South Asia.

2.1.11 (FA)

Construct a timeline to depict the political developments from 1940 to 1947 with reference to the Pakistan Movement.

2.2.1 (FA)

Discuss the role of Quaid-e-Azam, Allama Iqbal, Fatima Jinnah and Satya Prakash (SP) Singha in the making of Pakistan.

REVISION

Revise the complete chapter through important key points and attempt the final chapter MCQs.