Pakistan inherited only how many cotton mills out of 451 at partition?

The correct answer is 16. At the time of the Partition of India in 1947, the newly formed Pakistan inherited a significantly underdeveloped industrial base. Out of 451 cotton mills in British India, Pakistan received only 16. This stark imbalance highlighted the economic challenges faced by the new nation, despite being a major producer of raw cotton. The lack of processing infrastructure meant Pakistan had to export raw materials and import finished goods, hindering its economic growth.

• Options 33 and 50 are incorrect and significantly higher than the actual number, which would imply a much stronger industrial inheritance than was the reality.
• None of these is incorrect as 16 is the precise figure.