Problems facing India since 1945

Overpopulation

• In 1950, India’s population was 360 million

• By 1980, population had risen to 685 million

• Economy could not keep up– Average person made $300 a year

• In 2000, population hit 1 billion

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• Problem begins in 1947 when India & Pakistan gain independence

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• Kashmir not joined to either side– Both India (majority Hindu)&

Pakistan (majority Muslim) want Kashmir

• Minor conflicts fought from 1950 through 2004– Over 20,000 people killed

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• India claims ruler of Kashmir agreed to join India before passing away, therefore should be part of India

• Majority of population in Kashmir is Muslim, Pakistan claims it should therefore be part of Pakistan

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