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The Partition of India: Mapping Power Structures

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What is cartography?

The art, science, and technology of expressing the known physical features of a geographical space through maps, charts, three-dimensional models, and globes.

What was a central tenet of deconstructionism regarding maps?

Maps are purely objective representations of reality.

Maps serve as instruments of power and influence. (correct)

Maps are only for navigation purposes.

Maps should avoid any political implications.

The partition of India was widely understood before the actual announcement on June 3, 1947.

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The final border drawn during the partition of India separated people from their ______, families, and communities.

lands Signup and view all the answers

When was the first call to create an independent state for Muslims in India made?

1933 Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following was considered an asset in the boundary-making process by Radcliffe?

His lack of knowledge of India. Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their descriptions:

Cartography = The art and science of map-making Imperialism = The policy of extending a country's power and influence Partition = The division of a region into separate parts Nationalism = The identification with one's nation and support for its interests Signup and view all the answers

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The Partition of India in Print Media and Cinema: Cartography

Cartography is the science of mapping, and maps can be used to understand power structures and biases.
Deconstructionists believe that maps have power and can be used to consolidate power and portray dominant groups.
The British used maps to claim power over Africa and exploit its resources.
The Partition of India was announced in 1947, but the border wasn’t drawn until two days later.
The plan was controversial, and the border was created without taking into account social, political, or ecological factors.
Radcliffe, responsible for drawing the boundary, was chosen because he was unfamiliar with India, this was felt to reduce bias.
The boundary was controversial, leading to conflicts and wars that continue today.
The map of the border was a pivotal factor in enabling the creation of Pakistan from British India.
The conflict over Kashmir reflects the power of maps to shape the political landscape.
The conflict over Kashmir illustrates the lasting impact of the Partition on international relations.

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Explore the critical role of cartography in shaping the Partition of India in 1947. This quiz examines how maps have been used to assert power, influence borders, and catalyze longstanding conflicts. Understand the implications of cartography in the context of political narratives and colonial histories.