Question
Why did India seize control of Kashmir in 1947?(1 point)
Responses
The people of Kashmir had voted to be part of India.
The people of Kashmir had voted to be part of India.
It was the route through which almost all invaders of India had come.
It was the route through which almost all invaders of India had come.
The majority of the population was Hindu.
The majority of the population was Hindu.
Pakistan had agreed to India’s takeover.
Responses
The people of Kashmir had voted to be part of India.
The people of Kashmir had voted to be part of India.
It was the route through which almost all invaders of India had come.
It was the route through which almost all invaders of India had come.
The majority of the population was Hindu.
The majority of the population was Hindu.
Pakistan had agreed to India’s takeover.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The correct response is:
**The people of Kashmir had voted to be part of India.**
In 1947, after the partition of British India, the princely state of Jammu and Kashmir, which was ruled by Maharaja Hari Singh, initially sought to remain independent. However, following an invasion by tribal militias from Pakistan, the Maharaja decided to accede to India in exchange for military assistance, which was formalized through the Instrument of Accession. This accession was meant to be temporary until a referendum could be held to determine the wishes of the people of Kashmir.
**The people of Kashmir had voted to be part of India.**
In 1947, after the partition of British India, the princely state of Jammu and Kashmir, which was ruled by Maharaja Hari Singh, initially sought to remain independent. However, following an invasion by tribal militias from Pakistan, the Maharaja decided to accede to India in exchange for military assistance, which was formalized through the Instrument of Accession. This accession was meant to be temporary until a referendum could be held to determine the wishes of the people of Kashmir.