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Answer: BSet 4: Command of Evidence (Advanced)
Explanation
PASSAGE
The Sykes-Picot Agreement (1916) secretly divided Ottoman territories between Britain and France. Post-WWI borders often ignored ethnic and religious divisions, contributing to ongoing regional conflicts.
What criticism is leveled at Sykes-Picot?
A. It respected local identities.
B. It imposed arbitrary borders ignoring ethnic realities.✓ Correct
C. It was publicly debated.
D. It stabilized the region.
Detailed Explanation
'Ignored ethnic and religious divisions. '
Why others are wrong: