Early Problems of Pakistan
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What were the Indians' intentions regarding Pakistan's early problems?

  • To support Pakistan and help them overcome their challenges
  • To create as many problems as possible for Pakistan to seek revenge for the partition (correct)
  • To stay neutral and not interfere with Pakistan's issues
  • To negotiate and resolve the problems with Pakistan

    • What was a geographical problem faced by Pakistan in its early days?

  • The presence of too many princely states joining Pakistan
  • The distance of nearly 1000 miles between East and West Pakistan with Indian territory in between (correct)
  • The absence of Muslim majority in both East and West Pakistan
  • The lack of clear borders between East and West Pakistan

    • Why was it difficult for West Pakistan to control East Pakistan?

  • Lack of communication and transportation infrastructure between East and West Pakistan
  • Karachi was declared as the capital of Pakistan, making it challenging for West Pakistan to govern the distant East Pakistan (correct)
  • Differences in religion and culture between East and West Pakistan
  • Interference from Indian authorities in the governance of East Pakistan

    • What was the composition of the government inherited by India compared to Pakistan?

    <p>India had a set of experienced government members from Congress, while Pakistan had to start from scratch with mostly unaware members of Constituent Assembly</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What caused a significant challenge for running the government machinery in Pakistan after the partition?

    <p>The departure of many skilled and qualified individuals to India after the partition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did the Indians want to create as many problems for Pakistan as they could?

    <p>To seek revenge for the partition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the geographical problem faced by Pakistan in its early days?

    <p>Geographical separation of East and West Pakistan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why was it difficult for West Pakistan to control East Pakistan?

    <p>Geographical distance between East and West Pakistan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterized the composition of the government inherited by India compared to Pakistan?

    <p>Well-versed members of Congress to run the government</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary intention of the Indians regarding Pakistan's early problems?

    <p>To create disunity within the newly born Pakistan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following was a major intention of the Indians with regards to creating problems for Pakistan?

    <p>To force the Muslims of newly born Pakistan to return and rejoin with India</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary difficulty in controlling East Pakistan from West Pakistan in the early days?

    <p>Geographical distance of nearly 1000 miles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What made it challenging for Pakistan to define clear borders for its two parts, East and West Pakistan?

    <p>Lack of geographical features defining the borders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did the formation of the government pose a significant challenge for Pakistan?

    <p>Presence of skilled and qualified people in India</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the Indians believe would be the outcome of creating numerous problems for the newly born Pakistan?

    <p>Muslims of Pakistan would become sick of their liberty and rejoin with India</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    India's Intentions and Pakistan's Early Challenges

    • India's primary intention was to create as many problems as possible for Pakistan in its early days, believing that a weakened Pakistan would eventually disintegrate.
    • India wanted to prevent Pakistan from becoming a stable and functional state.

    Geographical Challenges

    • Pakistan faced a significant geographical problem due to its unique location, with West Pakistan and East Pakistan separated by over 1,000 miles of Indian territory.
    • This made it difficult for West Pakistan to control East Pakistan, leading to communication and governance challenges.

    Government Composition

    • The government inherited by India was more cohesive and well-established, with a larger proportion of experienced administrators and a more developed bureaucracy.
    • In contrast, Pakistan's government was faced with a shortage of experienced officials, making it challenging to run the government machinery.

    Border Definition and Control

    • Defining clear borders for East and West Pakistan was a significant challenge due to the long distance between the two regions.
    • The difficulty in controlling East Pakistan from West Pakistan was further complicated by the geographical distance and the presence of Indian territory in between.

    Outcome of Creating Problems

    • Indians believed that creating numerous problems for Pakistan would lead to the country's eventual collapse or disintegration.

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    Learn about the early challenges faced by Pakistan after its creation, including geopolitical issues and conflicts with India. Understand the historical context of the region's struggle for stability and sovereignty.

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