Should Kashmir be given to Pakistan? A question in the MP Civil Service exam sparks controversy

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• Jun 21, 2022 | Kabir Chakraborty

A multiple choice question, "Should Kashmir be given over to Pakistan?" appeared on an MPPSC question paper that emerged on the internet. According to news reports, the exam selections were perplexing to the pupils that took it, and many of them were unable to react.

mso-font-kerning:18.0pt;mso-bidi-font-weight:bold">Digital Desk: Aspirants and
political leaders have slammed the Madhya Pradesh Public Service Commission
(MPPSC) for asking a controversial question about Kashmir in the preliminary
examination for the state civil services.

mso-font-kerning:18.0pt;mso-bidi-font-weight:bold">The MPPSC Civil Services
preliminary test contained a question about whether Kashmir, which is the
subject of an international conflict, should be given over to Pakistan or not,
which went viral on social media.

mso-font-kerning:18.0pt;mso-bidi-font-weight:bold">A multiple choice question, "Should Kashmir be given over to Pakistan?" appeared
on an MPPSC question paper that emerged on the internet. According to news
reports, the exam selections were perplexing to the pupils that took it, and
many of them were unable to react.

The
two options on the MP Civil Services question paper were:

1. "Times New Roman"">Yes, as it will help the economic situation of India.

2. "Times New Roman"">No, as it would increase the demand of the Pakistan
   administration.

mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"">The answer key for the Madhya
Pradesh civil services test 2022 revealed that the second option of the
multiple-choice question was correct, according to the Hindustan Times.
Regardless, the question paper triggered a social media backlash, with many
criticising MPPSC for its question selection.

mso-fareast-font-family:"Times New Roman"">People who took the MPPSC
preliminary examination were perplexed by the Kashmir issue and claimed they
didn't know how to choose the correct response.

According to
sources, Congressman Ajay Yadav said, "Kashmir is a source of pride for
India. Even the notion that it [handing over Kashmir to Pakistan] will save
money is exceedingly unacceptable. Even the proper response is disagreeable...
it should not be about putting an end to similar aspirations [for
secession]...it should be about giving Indians a better life." mso-fareast-theme-font:minor-latin;color:#1E1E1E">