Question

Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct about the independence of different nations?

• A. The "divide and rule" created by the Indians led to the formation of Pakistan.
• B. Indonesia got freedom from the Dutch with the help of the British.
• C. Laos and Cambodia were French colonies before independence.
• D. Egypt was earlier known as Abyssinia.

Answer 1

The correct option is C Laos and Cambodia were French colonies before independence.

The consequence of the Britisher's divide and rule strategy on India's independence resulted in the formation of Pakistan as a separate nation. Indonesia got its independence with the help of United Nations intervention from the Dutch, which was backed by the British. Ethiopia was earlier known as Abyssinia.