Punjab Boundary Commission

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When was the Punjab Boundary Commission formed?

  1. 1946

  2. 1947

  3. 1948

  4. 1949


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Punjab Boundary Commission was formed on July 12, 1947, just a few weeks before the partition of India.

Who were the members of the Punjab Boundary Commission?

  1. Cyril Radcliffe, Mehr Chand Mahajan, and Teja Singh

  2. Cyril Radcliffe, Muhammad Zafrullah Khan, and Mehr Chand Mahajan

  3. Cyril Radcliffe, Muhammad Zafrullah Khan, and Teja Singh

  4. Cyril Radcliffe, Mehr Chand Mahajan, and Muhammad Zafrullah Khan


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Punjab Boundary Commission consisted of three members: Cyril Radcliffe, a British lawyer, Mehr Chand Mahajan, an Indian judge, and Muhammad Zafrullah Khan, a Pakistani lawyer.

What was the purpose of the Punjab Boundary Commission?

  1. To determine the boundary between India and Pakistan in the Punjab region

  2. To determine the boundary between India and Pakistan in the Kashmir region

  3. To determine the boundary between India and Pakistan in the Bengal region

  4. To determine the boundary between India and Pakistan in the Sindh region


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Punjab Boundary Commission was tasked with determining the boundary between India and Pakistan in the Punjab region, which was a Muslim-majority region with a significant Sikh and Hindu population.

What factors did the Punjab Boundary Commission consider in determining the boundary?

  1. The religious composition of the population

  2. The economic resources of the region

  3. The geographical features of the region

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Punjab Boundary Commission considered a variety of factors in determining the boundary, including the religious composition of the population, the economic resources of the region, and the geographical features of the region.

What was the outcome of the Punjab Boundary Commission?

  1. The Punjab region was divided between India and Pakistan

  2. The Punjab region was awarded to India

  3. The Punjab region was awarded to Pakistan

  4. The Punjab region remained undivided


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Punjab Boundary Commission divided the Punjab region between India and Pakistan, with the Muslim-majority areas going to Pakistan and the Hindu-majority areas going to India.

How did the partition of the Punjab region affect the people of the region?

  1. It led to widespread violence and displacement

  2. It led to economic hardship and poverty

  3. It led to social and cultural tensions

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The partition of the Punjab region led to widespread violence and displacement, economic hardship and poverty, and social and cultural tensions.

What is the legacy of the Punjab Boundary Commission?

  1. It is a reminder of the violence and displacement that accompanied the partition of India

  2. It is a reminder of the economic hardship and poverty that followed the partition of India

  3. It is a reminder of the social and cultural tensions that exist between India and Pakistan

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Punjab Boundary Commission is a reminder of the violence and displacement, economic hardship and poverty, and social and cultural tensions that accompanied the partition of India.

What are some of the challenges that the Punjab Boundary Commission faced?

  1. The religious diversity of the Punjab region

  2. The economic disparities between the different parts of the Punjab region

  3. The geographical complexity of the Punjab region

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Punjab Boundary Commission faced a number of challenges, including the religious diversity of the Punjab region, the economic disparities between the different parts of the Punjab region, and the geographical complexity of the Punjab region.

How did the Punjab Boundary Commission attempt to address the challenges it faced?

  1. It consulted with local leaders and experts

  2. It conducted surveys and collected data

  3. It held public hearings

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Punjab Boundary Commission attempted to address the challenges it faced by consulting with local leaders and experts, conducting surveys and collecting data, and holding public hearings.

What were some of the criticisms of the Punjab Boundary Commission?

  1. It was biased towards India

  2. It was biased towards Pakistan

  3. It did not adequately consider the interests of the Sikh community

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Punjab Boundary Commission was criticized for being biased towards India, biased towards Pakistan, and not adequately considering the interests of the Sikh community.

How did the Punjab Boundary Commission's decision impact the lives of the people living in the Punjab region?

  1. It led to widespread violence and displacement

  2. It led to economic hardship and poverty

  3. It led to social and cultural tensions

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Punjab Boundary Commission's decision led to widespread violence and displacement, economic hardship and poverty, and social and cultural tensions.

What are some of the ongoing challenges related to the Punjab Boundary Commission's decision?

  1. The issue of Kashmir

  2. The issue of cross-border terrorism

  3. The issue of water sharing

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Some of the ongoing challenges related to the Punjab Boundary Commission's decision include the issue of Kashmir, the issue of cross-border terrorism, and the issue of water sharing.

What are some of the potential solutions to the ongoing challenges related to the Punjab Boundary Commission's decision?

  1. Dialogue and negotiation between India and Pakistan

  2. International mediation

  3. Economic cooperation between India and Pakistan

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Some of the potential solutions to the ongoing challenges related to the Punjab Boundary Commission's decision include dialogue and negotiation between India and Pakistan, international mediation, and economic cooperation between India and Pakistan.

What is the significance of the Punjab Boundary Commission in the history of India and Pakistan?

  1. It marked the end of British rule in India

  2. It led to the creation of two independent states, India and Pakistan

  3. It resulted in the partition of the Punjab region

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Punjab Boundary Commission played a significant role in the history of India and Pakistan. It marked the end of British rule in India, led to the creation of two independent states, India and Pakistan, and resulted in the partition of the Punjab region.

How has the Punjab Boundary Commission's decision shaped the relationship between India and Pakistan?

  1. It has led to tensions and conflict between the two countries

  2. It has hindered economic cooperation between the two countries

  3. It has made it difficult for the two countries to resolve other disputes

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Punjab Boundary Commission's decision has had a negative impact on the relationship between India and Pakistan. It has led to tensions and conflict between the two countries, hindered economic cooperation between the two countries, and made it difficult for the two countries to resolve other disputes.

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