What kinds of difficulties were involved in the process of partition?

1.	What kinds of difficulties were involved in the process of partition?
Answer» (i) Areas of Muslim majority were not clearly delineated. As a compromise, Pakistan was to have two zones: west and east separated by a long expanse of Indian territory. (ii) Opposition to the two-nation theory within Muslim region and community, e.g., opposition by Khan Abdul Gaffar Khan. (iii) Bifurcation of certain areas like Punjab and Bengal were very difficult and traumatic. (iv)Problem of minorities on both sides. Minorities had to leave at a very short notice during the scenes of violence.

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(i) Areas of Muslim majority were not clearly delineated. As a compromise, Pakistan was to have two zones: west and east separated by a long expanse of Indian territory.

(ii) Opposition to the two-nation theory within Muslim region and community, e.g., opposition by Khan Abdul Gaffar Khan.

(iii) Bifurcation of certain areas like Punjab and Bengal were very difficult and traumatic. (iv)Problem of minorities on both sides. Minorities had to leave at a very short notice during the scenes of violence.

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