8. What did the British lawyer focus on while drawing the borders? a. Economic factors b. Religious identity c. Historical sites d. Population density

The correct answer is b. Religious identity.<br /><br />While drawing the borders, the British lawyer focused on religious identity. This was a significant factor in the partition of India and Pakistan in 1947. The lawyer, Sir Cyril Radcliffe, was tasked with dividing the subcontinent into two separate nations based on religious demographics. He aimed to create separate areas for Hindus and Muslims, taking into account the religious affiliations of the population. This led to the creation of India and Pakistan as predominantly Hindu and Muslim countries, respectively.