West Pakistan

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the policy of unification?Established under the 'One Unit' policy, enacted in 1955
2. What is the territorial scope?Encompassed the geographical area of present-day Pakistan
3. Why did the government make West Pakistan a single province?The government wanted to simplify administration and bring all the different parts together. It also helped keep the country united across the long distance between the two parts.
4. How did West Pakistan affect people in East Pakistan?East Pakistan had more people but fewer seats in the government. This made people in the east feel upset and caused problems later.

One Unit policy: An administrative reform that consolidated all provinces and states of West Pakistan into a single administrative unit.
Legal Framework Order (LFO): A presidential order issued in 1970 that enacted significant constitutional and territorial reforms, including the dissolution of the One Unit policy.
Disparity: A great difference, especially in status, wealth, or opportunity, as seen between West and East Pakistan.