Question
Since India and Pakistan were created in 1947, the countries have fought three wars over Kashmir, a border region in the north of India and the northeast of Pakistan. China has also sometimes joined the dispute. One reason for the conflict is that
A.
both Sunni and Shiite Muslims wanted to settle the largely uninhabited region.
B.
both Hindus and Muslims wanted to settle the largely uninhabited region.
C.
Kashmir remained an independent state when India and Pakistan were created.
D.
Kashmir was annexed by China when India and Pakistan were created.
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A.
both Sunni and Shiite Muslims wanted to settle the largely uninhabited region.
B.
both Hindus and Muslims wanted to settle the largely uninhabited region.
C.
Kashmir remained an independent state when India and Pakistan were created.
D.
Kashmir was annexed by China when India and Pakistan were created.
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The correct answer is:
**C. Kashmir remained an independent state when India and Pakistan were created.**
This reflects the historical context in which Kashmir, despite being claimed by both India and Pakistan, initially sought to remain independent after the partition in 1947. This situation sparked the subsequent conflicts between the two nations over the region.
**C. Kashmir remained an independent state when India and Pakistan were created.**
This reflects the historical context in which Kashmir, despite being claimed by both India and Pakistan, initially sought to remain independent after the partition in 1947. This situation sparked the subsequent conflicts between the two nations over the region.