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2018

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which country opposes move to declare Gilgit-Baltistan as fifth province?
A
India
B
Pakistan
C
Saudi Arabia
D
Indonesia
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -British despite decline in its rule, handled the situation cleverly and gave two options to the states in British Raj under their rule to join any of the two emerging states, India and Pakistan. In 1947, Mountbatten decided to terminate the lease of Gilgit by Kashmir to the British.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Independence Day of Gilgit-Baltistan is marked on 1st November every year as the Gilgit Scouts had liberated their homeland from the Dogra Raj in 1947 and arrested the Dogra Governor Ghansara Singh . A colourful function will also be held at helipad ground in Jutial Gilgit in connection with Independence Day.

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