Why was India divided into two different countries when it won independence from Britain?

A. because Britan wanted to diminish India's post-colonial power
B. because the two regions were divided by a great mountain range
C. because of the conflict between Muslims and Hindus living in India
D. because the people of Indiawere divided about the type of government that ruled the country

C. because of the conflict between Muslims and Hindus living in India