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What was the main concern about Pakistan's ability to pay for its forces at the time of partition?
What was the main concern about Pakistan's ability to pay for its forces at the time of partition?
- Lack of military personnel
- Lack of revenue (correct)
- Inadequate navy
- Absence of air forces
Why did Nehru and Patel agree on partitioning India?
Why did Nehru and Patel agree on partitioning India?
- To improve relations with the Hindu population
- To strengthen Pakistan's economy
- They expected Pakistan to fail (correct)
- To ensure a peaceful separation
What was the percentage of British India’s air forces received by Pakistan at the time of partition?
What was the percentage of British India’s air forces received by Pakistan at the time of partition?
- 20% (correct)
- 10%
- 25%
- 15%
Why was Pakistan concerned about its ability to sustain its military forces after partition?
Why was Pakistan concerned about its ability to sustain its military forces after partition?
What was the vision of Pakistan as described in the text?
What was the vision of Pakistan as described in the text?
What did Pakistan's lack of jute-processing mills indicate at the time of partition?
What did Pakistan's lack of jute-processing mills indicate at the time of partition?