The formation of a government was the most important problem facing

the newly established country of Pakistan in 1947. Do you agree? Give

reasons for your answer.
LEVEL 1: Simplistic statement The Quaid-e-Azam became Governor General in
1947. (12)
LEVEL 2: Description of the formation of a government or other factors In the new
government there was a shortage of workers. (36)
LEVEL 3: Explains at least one factor (710)
LEVEL 4: Explains at least two factors including the formation of a government It
was essential following the creation of Pakistan to have a new government
immediately. However there was a shortage of properly qualified and experienced
personnel which made the task of running a government department extremely
difficult. Pakistan had been awarded 750 million rupees under the final settlement
but only received 200 million at first. This put enormous strain on the new
government since they were unable to use the money appropriately. It was also the
case with the division of the armed forces and military assets. Much of the assets
awarded were obsolete or out of order. However there were other difficulties such as
the problem of coping with the Muslim refugees from India. These refugees had
been submitted to terrible atrocities and so thousands fled to Pakistan. They needed
food and shelter and placed great strain on the new government. The Canal Water
Dispute was one of the most serious problems since India now controlled the water
supply to Pakistan which brought tensions to a head between the two countries as
Pakistan had to depend on India for its water supply. The problem dragged on until
1959. The accession of the Princely States and especially Kashmir was a problem.
The population of Kashmir was largely Muslim and wanted to join Pakistan whereas
the ruler was Hindu and wanted to join India. The border was uncertain between
India and Pakistan with respect to Kashmir and this inevitably caused problems. (9
13)
LEVEL 5: As Level 4 also produces a judgement or evaluation. (14)
Why was Pakistan faced with a refugee problem in 1947?
LEVEL 1: Simplistic answer, for example: Refugees wanted to live in Pakistan. [1]
LEVEL 2: Identifies reasons, for example: Muslims were being massacred by the
Hindus and Sikhs. [2-4]
LEVEL 3: Explains reasons, for example: During 1947, violence between Hindus and
Muslims increased dramatically. Muslims fearful of being killed were forced to leave
all their possessions and cross into Pakistan to seek shelter. The Boundary Award
had made the problems worse between the two. Since Pakistan had become
independent so Muslims were leaving India for their homeland, often with little or no

possessions. It was argued that India deliberately made difficulties for the new
Pakistani government by forcing Muslims across the border. Hindus and Sikhs,
perhaps fearful of reprisals and a genuine desire to live in a Hindu nation, also
contributed to the refugee problem by crossing from Pakistan to India. [5-7]