Which of the following statements about partition are/is incorrect?

A. Partition of India was the outcome of the 'Two Nation Theory' advanced by Muslim League.

B. Punjab and Bengal were the two provinces divided on the basis of religious majority.

C. Khan Abdul Gaffar Khan who was the undisputed leader of North Western frontier province was in favour of Two Nation Theory.

D. East and West Pakistan were not contiguous.

E. The scheme of partition included a plan for transfer of population across the border.

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

(C) and (E) Only 

The correct answer is option (2) - (C) and (E) Only

The statements C and E are incorrect.
(A) Partition of India was the outcome of the ‘Two Nation Theory’ advanced by Muslim League — Correct, as the demand for a separate nation for Muslims formed the basis of partition.

(B) Punjab and Bengal were the two provinces divided on the basis of religious majority — Correct, as both provinces were split into Muslim-majority and Hindu-majority regions.

(C) Khan Abdul Gaffar Khan who was the undisputed leader of North Western Frontier Province was in favour of Two Nation Theory — Incorrect, as he strongly opposed partition and supported a united India.

(D) East and West Pakistan were not contiguous — Correct, as they were separated by a large geographical distance with India in between.

(E) The scheme of partition included a plan for transfer of population across the border — Incorrect. The scheme of partition did not include any plan for transfer of population across the border because of which the people had to go through immense suffering.