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Subject: Modern History Chapter: Towards Freedom And Partition (1939-1947)

2014 PYQ

Question 44

The Radcliffe Committee was appointed to

Choose one answer Asolve the problem of minorities in India Bgive effect to the Independence Bill Cdelimit the boundaries between India and Pakistan Denquire into the riots in East Bengal

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Correct answer: C

Correct Option: C Explanation: The Radcliffe Boundary Commissions, chaired by Cyril Radcliffe in 1947, drew the India–Pakistan boundaries in Punjab and Bengal. Option-wise Analysis: A: Incorrect - They were not appointed primarily to settle the general minority question. B: Incorrect - Their specific task was boundary demarcation, not enacting the Independence legislation. C: Correct - Correct: delimit borders between the new dominions. D: Incorrect - They were not an inquiry into East Bengal riots.

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