As independence neared for british india, the congress party wanted to
a. ensure the independence of kashmir, which was mainly hindu.
b. ensure the independence of the sikh state of punjab.
c. partition the subcontinent into the separate countries of pakistan and india.
d. have a unified india that would include both muslims and hindus.

As independence neared for British India, the Congress Party wanted to partition the subcontinent into the separate countries of Pakistan and India. The correct option among all the options given in the question is option "C". Just before India attained freedom, the Hindus and Muslims were fighting among themselves to get their separate countries.