In the Redcliff 'Award of 1947, the Muslim majority areas of Gurdaspur and Pathankot were handed over to India just because _____?
Pak Study / Pakistan history 712 to 1947 — Multiple-choice practice
سن 1947 کے ریڈ کلف ایوارڈ میں گورداس پور اور پٹھانکوٹ کے مسلم اکثریتی علاقے صرف اس لیے بھارت کے حوالے کر دیے گئے کہ _____؟
- A. None of these
- B. It provided road link from India to Kashmir valley
- C. These area were rich in mineral wealth
- D. River Ravi originated from there which was the lifeline of West Pakistan
Correct answer
It provided road link from India to Kashmir valley
Explanation
Explanation The Muslim majority areas of Gurdaspur and Pathankot were handed over to India because they provided a road link from India to the Kashmir valley. This strategic consideration outweighed other factors, resulting in the allocation of these areas to India despite their Muslim majority population.
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