Question

Which major event occurred in India during Kamala Markandaya’s lifetime?

Answer 1

Kamala Markandaya (1924-2004)
British Rule (Raj 1858-1947)
The partition of India 1947

Answer 2

The correct answers are: A and C.

Kamala Markandaya was born on 1 January, 1924 and died on 16 May, 2004.

During this time, India was under the British Raj. This was the rule by the British Crown in the Indian subcontinent, which took place between 1858 and 1947.

During her life time, the partition of India also took place. In 1947, British India won its independence from the British and split into two new states that would rule themselves: India and Pakistan.