Q. At the time of partition, the government in North-West Frontier Province was from
(a) Congress Party
(b) Muslim League
(c) Union Party
(d) a coalition of Congress and the Unionists.
Ans: (a) Congress Party
Explanation:
At the time of partition, the government in North-West Frontier Province (now known as Khyber Pakhtunkhwa) was led by the Congress Party. The Congress Party, under the leadership of Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan (also known as Bacha Khan), had a significant presence and influence in the province.
The North-West Frontier Province had a unique political landscape during the partition period. The Congress Party, with its strong support base among the Pashtun population, was in power and sought to maintain a united and independent status for the province. However, the Muslim League, led by Muhammad Ali Jinnah, advocated for the inclusion of the province in Pakistan, as it had a Muslim majority.
It is important to note that despite the Congress Party’s control over the government in the North-West Frontier Province, the overall political situation was complex and marked by tensions and conflicts between different political groups and communities. The partition process and the subsequent establishment of Pakistan led to significant political and social changes in the region.