When Indian forces landed in Kashmir Quid-e-Azam ordered general gracy the then C-in-C of Pakistan army to attack Kashmir which he refused or the pretext that:

Correct answer: B. Cannot take action without the orders of supreme commander of Indo-Pak forces

  • A. Pakistan forces are scattered so not in a position to attack
  • B. Cannot take action without the orders of supreme commander of Indo-Pak forces
  • C. After accession India had the right to capture the state
  • D. Pakistan has no access to the state

Explanation

General Douglas Gracey considered that Pakistan’s forces could not enter Kashmir without authorization from Field Marshal Auchinleck, the Supreme Commander of the undivided Indian armed forces. The refusal was therefore linked to the command structure inherited at partition.

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