Question

Why was one unit scheme failed?

Answer 1

Answer:

One-Unit was the title of a scheme launched by the federal government of Pakistan to merge the four provinces of West Pakistan into one homogenous unit, as a counterbalance against the numerical domination of the ethnic Bengalis of East Pakistan (now Bangladesh)

Answer 2

It was failed because of the following reasons:

• 1. It would end the curse of provincial prejudices.
• 2. It would allow the development of backward areas.
• 3. It would reduce administrative expenses.
• 4. It would make it easier to draw up a new constitution.
• 5. It would give East and West Pakistan maximum autonomy.