Which one of the following statements is not correct regarding United Nations’ resolution 21 April 1948 on Jammu and Kashmir?
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → Sheikh Abdullah to resign as the Prime Minister of the State of Jammu and Kashmir.
Option (1) Pakistan had to withdraw its entire nationalities, who entered into Kashmir. True. This was the first step.
Option (2) Sheikh Abdullah to resign as the Prime Minister of the State of Jammu and Kashmir. False. Its three steps dealt only with Pakistan’s withdrawal, India’s forces and a plebiscite, not with the state’s government; in fact Sheikh Abdullah took over as the Prime Minister of the State in March 1948.
Option (3) India needed to progressively reduce its forces so as to maintain law and order. True. This was the second step.
Option (4) A plebiscite was to be conducted in a free and impartial manner. True. This was the third step.
NCERT (2025-26): “Roots of the Problem … However, as Pakistan continued to control a sizeable part of the state, the issue was taken to the United Nations Organisation, which in its resolution dated 21 April 1948 recommended a three step process to resolve the issue. Firstly, Pakistan had to withdraw its entire nationalities, who entered into Kashmir. Secondly, India needed to progressively reduce its forces so as to maintain law and order. Thirdly, a plebiscite was to be conducted in a free and impartial manner. However, no progress could be achieved under this resolution. In the meanwhile, Sheikh Abdullah took over as the Prime Minister of the State of J&K in March 1948 while India agreed to grant it provisional autonomy under the Article 370.…” |