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India and Pakistan went to war over Kashmir again in 1965. This war divided Jammu and Kashmir in to four political units among which Aksai Chin was given under China's control. Which areas were give under Pakistan and India's control?

Correct answer: B. Ladakh and Jammu and Kashmir in Indian and Azad Kashmir and Northern areas in Pakistani control

  • A. Azad Kashmir and Ladakh in Pakistani Control and Jammu and Kashmir in Indian control
  • B. Ladakh and Jammu and Kashmir in Indian and Azad Kashmir and Northern areas in Pakistani control
  • C. Northern Area, Ladakh and Jammu and Kashmir in Indian while Azad Kashmir in Pakistani control
  • D. None of these

Explanation

Following the post-1947 division, Pakistan administered Azad Kashmir and the Northern Areas, while India administered Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh; China controlled Aksai Chin. This matches option b, although the division was not created by the 1965 war itself.

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