Large-scale migration occurred in South Asia after 1947 primarily because of the
A) boat people.
B) communist victory.
C) failure of the monsoon rains.
D) separation of religious groups.
E) new mobility provided by railway construction.

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Large-scale migration occurred in South Asia after 1947 primarily because of the separation of religious groups. The partition of India in 1947 led to the formation of the separate countries of India and Pakistan, with the latter being created as a homeland for Muslims. This separation led to mass migration as Hindus and Sikhs fled to India and Muslims fled to Pakistan, resulting in one of the largest human migrations in history.

Large-Scale Migration Occurred in South Asia After 1947 Primarily Because