The quest for an autonomous Muslim state on the Indian subcontinent resulted in the creation of an independent ________ in 1947.

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The quest for an autonomous Muslim state on the Indian subcontinent led to the creation of Pakistan in 1947. Bangladesh was formerly East Pakistan and gained independence in 1971. Ceylon was renamed Sri Lanka after gaining independence from Britain in 1948, but this was a separate movement from the creation of Pakistan. Therefore, the best choice is B, Pakistan.

The Quest for an Autonomous Muslim State on the Indian