At the time of partition of India, which one of the following provinces of British India came forward with a plan for a united and independent existence?
✓ Correct answer: a) Punjab
ExplanationDuring the time of India’s partition in 1947, as the Indian subcontinent was divided into India and Pakistan, there were various political movements and regional aspirations for different parts of British India.Some groups in Punjab, including the Akali Dal, proposed that the province should remain united and independent instead of being split between India and Pakistan.They were worried about the division of the region.However, this idea was not accepted, and Punjab was divided between India and Pakistan.157
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