Question

1. Why did the ruler of Jammu and Kashmir hestitate to join India or Pakistan? (1 point)

He feared invasions by both countries.
He wished to maintain his country's independence.
The ruler's religion from the majority religion of his country.
none of the above
2. What led to Kashmir signing the Instrument of Accession with India? (1 point)
An invasion by Pakistani tribesmen forced Hari Singh to reach out to India for help.
Hari Singh was forced to sign the Instrument of Accession by India.
Hari Singh decided to join India due to his religious background.
none of the above

Answer 1

Why did the ruler of Jammu and Kashmir hesitate to join India or Pakistan? (1 point)

Answer: The ruler's religion from the majority religion of his country.

2. What led to Kashmir signing the Instrument of Accession with India? (1 point)

Answer: An invasion by Pakistani tribesmen forced Hari Singh to reach out to India for help.

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Answer 2

1. The leader of Jammu and Kashmir, Hari Singh, was a Hindu. When India was granted independence from Britain, initially he sought to keep his independence. He was given the option of which region he wished to join.The majority religion in Pakistan is Muslim. He chose to join with India as the majority religion in that region is also Hindu.
2.While Hari Singh was a Hindu, Jammu and Kashmir were a Muslim majority. Suspecting Singh would choose India, Pakistani tribesman invaded, forcing Singh to call on India for assistance.