Initially, it was proposed during the Partition of Pakistan and India, Military assets were to be divided by the ratio of respectively:
Correct answer: B. 36% and 64%
- A. 32% and 66%
- B. 36% and 64%
- C. 38% and 62%
- D. 40% and 60%
Explanation
The proposed division of military assets allocated approximately 36 percent to Pakistan and 64 percent to India. The question’s phrase “Partition of Pakistan and India” is incorrect, but the intended partition-era asset ratio is clear.
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