Question

What is likely reason that India supported East Pakistan's effort to gain independence from Pakistan?

Answer 1

India and Pakistan are often in conflict, or have a high potential for conflict. They compete in many ways, and it is likely that the reason for India's support was that this would weaken Pakistan - option b)

Answer 2

What is likely reason that India supported East Pakistan's effort to gain independence from Pakistan?

b) India and Pakistan were in conflict