Partition Council

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When was the Partition Council formed?

  1. June 3, 1947

  2. July 18, 1947

  3. August 15, 1947

  4. September 2, 1947


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Partition Council was formed on June 3, 1947, to oversee the partition of India into two independent dominions, India and Pakistan.

Who was the chairman of the Partition Council?

  1. Lord Mountbatten

  2. Jawaharlal Nehru

  3. Muhammad Ali Jinnah

  4. Abul Kalam Azad


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Lord Mountbatten, the last Viceroy of India, was the chairman of the Partition Council.

How many members were there in the Partition Council?

  1. 5

  2. 7

  3. 9

  4. 11


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

There were 7 members in the Partition Council: Lord Mountbatten (chairman), Jawaharlal Nehru, Muhammad Ali Jinnah, Abul Kalam Azad, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, Liaquat Ali Khan, and C. Rajagopalachari.

What was the main task of the Partition Council?

  1. To divide the assets and liabilities of India between India and Pakistan

  2. To determine the boundaries of India and Pakistan

  3. To oversee the transfer of power from British rule to Indian and Pakistani rule

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Partition Council was responsible for dividing the assets and liabilities of India between India and Pakistan, determining the boundaries of India and Pakistan, and overseeing the transfer of power from British rule to Indian and Pakistani rule.

When did the Partition Council complete its work?

  1. August 14, 1947

  2. August 15, 1947

  3. September 2, 1947

  4. October 1, 1947


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Partition Council completed its work on August 14, 1947, the day before India and Pakistan became independent.

What was the significance of the Partition Council?

  1. It helped to ensure a smooth and peaceful partition of India

  2. It prevented a civil war between India and Pakistan

  3. It laid the foundation for friendly relations between India and Pakistan

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Partition Council played a crucial role in ensuring a smooth and peaceful partition of India, preventing a civil war between India and Pakistan, and laying the foundation for friendly relations between India and Pakistan.

Which of the following was not a member of the Partition Council?

  1. Lord Mountbatten

  2. Jawaharlal Nehru

  3. Muhammad Ali Jinnah

  4. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was not a member of the Partition Council. He was the Deputy Prime Minister of India and the Minister of Home Affairs.

Which of the following was not a task of the Partition Council?

  1. To divide the assets and liabilities of India between India and Pakistan

  2. To determine the boundaries of India and Pakistan

  3. To oversee the transfer of power from British rule to Indian and Pakistani rule

  4. To draft the constitutions of India and Pakistan


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Partition Council was not responsible for drafting the constitutions of India and Pakistan. The Constituent Assemblies of India and Pakistan were responsible for drafting the constitutions of their respective countries.

What was the name of the document that outlined the terms of the partition of India?

  1. The Indian Independence Act 1947

  2. The Partition Plan

  3. The Mountbatten Plan

  4. The Radcliffe Award


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indian Independence Act 1947 was the document that outlined the terms of the partition of India. It was passed by the British Parliament on July 18, 1947.

What was the name of the commission that was responsible for determining the boundaries of India and Pakistan?

  1. The Radcliffe Commission

  2. The Mountbatten Commission

  3. The Nehru Commission

  4. The Jinnah Commission


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Radcliffe Commission was the commission that was responsible for determining the boundaries of India and Pakistan. It was headed by Sir Cyril Radcliffe.

What was the name of the agreement that was signed between India and Pakistan on December 31, 1947?

  1. The Nehru-Liaquat Pact

  2. The Mountbatten-Jinnah Agreement

  3. The Radcliffe Award

  4. The Indian Independence Act 1947


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Nehru-Liaquat Pact was the agreement that was signed between India and Pakistan on December 31, 1947. It was aimed at resolving the outstanding issues between the two countries.

What was the name of the first Prime Minister of India?

  1. Jawaharlal Nehru

  2. Muhammad Ali Jinnah

  3. Lord Mountbatten

  4. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jawaharlal Nehru was the first Prime Minister of India. He served from August 15, 1947, to May 27, 1964.

What was the name of the first Prime Minister of Pakistan?

  1. Muhammad Ali Jinnah

  2. Lord Mountbatten

  3. Liaquat Ali Khan

  4. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Liaquat Ali Khan was the first Prime Minister of Pakistan. He served from August 15, 1947, to October 16, 1951.

What was the name of the first Governor-General of India?

  1. Lord Mountbatten

  2. Jawaharlal Nehru

  3. Muhammad Ali Jinnah

  4. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Lord Mountbatten was the first Governor-General of India. He served from August 15, 1947, to June 21, 1948.

What was the name of the first Governor-General of Pakistan?

  1. Muhammad Ali Jinnah

  2. Lord Mountbatten

  3. Liaquat Ali Khan

  4. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Muhammad Ali Jinnah was the first Governor-General of Pakistan. He served from August 15, 1947, to September 11, 1948.

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