Question

when india was partitioned, who wanted to claim the kashmir region?
a. india
b. the u.s.
c. pakistan
d. both a and c

please select the best answer from the choices provided

□ a
□ b
□ c
□ d

Explanation:

During the partition of India in 1947, the Kashmir region had strategic, cultural, and religious significance. India (a Hindu-majority nation) and Pakistan (a Muslim-majority nation) both laid claim to Kashmir, as the region had a Muslim-majority population but a Hindu ruler. The U.S. was not a claimant to the territory.

Answer:

d. Both a and b