The kashmir region is an area of conflict because of

minority ethnic groups’ wishes to gain control.
joint claims to territory by several countries.
a religious population that is primarily hindu.
a disagreement about a common language.

I believe the answer is: joint claims to territory by several countries.

The Kashmir regions was claimed by 3 countries, Pakistan, India, and China since this region is located in the middle of these 3 countries. These countries are not willing to let go of this region due to the amount of oil resources that exist within its territory.

france,russia and prussia had absolute monarchy and it meant:

when louis xiv inherited the throne, he was able to serve as his chief minister.louis xiv ruled as an absolute monarch.

the answer is actually b.   as habitats are destroyed, animals and plants may become extinct.   , according to edge nuity