Twelve million people were uprooted by the Partition riots when India and Pakistan became independent in August 1947. Not the entire Bengal Army rebelled against British rule in the 1857 Indian war of independence — 7,800 soldiers fought for the British while 131,2000 joined the rebels. In 1901, India had a population of 300 million, of whom 154,000 were British. Now complete the rest of the Indian Independence Quiz in the Economist magazine. I saw it only today, two days after the 6oth anniversary of independence. Get at least 10 out of 12 right and the Economist will acknowledge: "You have the blessings of Saraswati and the memory of an elephant." I got only nine correct and received this consolation: "Pukka. You have not missed your tryst with destiny. And you know what we mean." Ha ha, the Economist is never short of wit and substance.
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