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Radcliffe Line

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Who was the chairman of the Boundary Commission that drew the Radcliffe Line?

  1. Cyril Radcliffe

  2. Lord Mountbatten

  3. Jawaharlal Nehru

  4. Muhammad Ali Jinnah

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Cyril Radcliffe was the chairman of the Boundary Commission that drew the Radcliffe Line.

When was the Radcliffe Line announced?

  1. August 14, 1947

  2. August 15, 1947

  3. August 16, 1947

  4. August 17, 1947

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Radcliffe Line was announced on August 17, 1947.

What was the purpose of the Radcliffe Line?

  1. To divide India into two independent countries

  2. To divide India into three independent countries

  3. To divide India into four independent countries

  4. To divide India into five independent countries

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The purpose of the Radcliffe Line was to divide India into two independent countries: India and Pakistan.

How long was the Radcliffe Line?

  1. 1,500 miles

  2. 2,000 miles

  3. 2,500 miles

  4. 3,000 miles

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Radcliffe Line was approximately 3,000 miles long.

How many people were displaced by the Radcliffe Line?

  1. 10 million

  2. 15 million

  3. 20 million

  4. 25 million

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Approximately 15 million people were displaced by the Radcliffe Line.

What was the most controversial aspect of the Radcliffe Line?

  1. The division of Punjab

  2. The division of Bengal

  3. The division of Kashmir

  4. The division of Hyderabad

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The most controversial aspect of the Radcliffe Line was the division of Punjab.

What was the impact of the Radcliffe Line on the people of India and Pakistan?

  1. It led to widespread violence and bloodshed

  2. It led to a mass exodus of people

  3. It led to a decline in the economy

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Radcliffe Line led to widespread violence and bloodshed, a mass exodus of people, and a decline in the economy.

What is the Radcliffe Line today?

  1. It is the border between India and Pakistan

  2. It is the border between India and Bangladesh

  3. It is the border between India and Nepal

  4. It is the border between India and Bhutan

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Radcliffe Line is today the border between India and Pakistan.

What are some of the challenges that the Radcliffe Line has created?

  1. Territorial disputes

  2. Cross-border terrorism

  3. Smuggling

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Radcliffe Line has created a number of challenges, including territorial disputes, cross-border terrorism, and smuggling.

What are some of the efforts that have been made to resolve the challenges created by the Radcliffe Line?

  1. Peace talks

  2. Economic cooperation

  3. Cultural exchanges

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

A number of efforts have been made to resolve the challenges created by the Radcliffe Line, including peace talks, economic cooperation, and cultural exchanges.

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