Bengal Boundary Commission

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What was the primary objective of the Bengal Boundary Commission?

  1. To determine the boundary between East and West Bengal.

  2. To address the communal tensions in Bengal.

  3. To oversee the transfer of power from British to Indian hands.

  4. To draft the constitution for independent India.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Bengal Boundary Commission was tasked with drawing the boundary between East and West Bengal, two newly created provinces of India.

Who chaired the Bengal Boundary Commission?

  1. Cyril Radcliffe

  2. Lord Mountbatten

  3. Jawaharlal Nehru

  4. Muhammad Ali Jinnah


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Cyril Radcliffe, a British lawyer, was appointed as the chairman of the Bengal Boundary Commission.

When was the Bengal Boundary Commission established?

  1. June 3, 1947

  2. July 15, 1947

  3. August 15, 1947

  4. September 1, 1947


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Bengal Boundary Commission was established on June 3, 1947, shortly after the announcement of the partition of India.

What was the composition of the Bengal Boundary Commission?

  1. Two Muslim and two Hindu members

  2. Two British and two Indian members

  3. One Muslim, one Hindu, and two British members

  4. One British and one Indian member


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Bengal Boundary Commission consisted of one Muslim member, one Hindu member, and two British members.

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

  1. Geographical features

  2. Religious demographics

  3. Economic considerations

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Bengal Boundary Commission considered a variety of factors in determining the boundary, including geographical features, religious demographics, and economic considerations.

What was the outcome of the Bengal Boundary Commission's work?

  1. The partition of Bengal into East and West Bengal

  2. The creation of a united Bengal

  3. The transfer of Calcutta to East Bengal

  4. The redrawing of the boundary between East and West Bengal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Bengal Boundary Commission's work resulted in the partition of Bengal into East and West Bengal, two separate provinces of India.

When did the partition of Bengal take effect?

  1. August 15, 1947

  2. September 1, 1947

  3. October 1, 1947

  4. November 1, 1947


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The partition of Bengal took effect on August 15, 1947, the same day that India gained independence from British rule.

What was the reaction to the partition of Bengal?

  1. It was widely accepted by both Hindus and Muslims.

  2. It was met with widespread protests and violence.

  3. It was supported by the British government.

  4. It was opposed by the Indian National Congress.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The partition of Bengal was met with widespread protests and violence, particularly in the Muslim-majority areas of East Bengal.

How many people were displaced as a result of the partition of Bengal?

  1. 1 million

  2. 5 million

  3. 10 million

  4. 15 million


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

An estimated 10 million people were displaced as a result of the partition of Bengal.

What was the long-term impact of the partition of Bengal?

  1. It led to the creation of Bangladesh.

  2. It exacerbated communal tensions in the region.

  3. It contributed to the rise of Islamic extremism.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The partition of Bengal had a long-term impact on the region, including the creation of Bangladesh, the exacerbation of communal tensions, and the rise of Islamic extremism.

What is the current status of the Bengal Boundary Commission's work?

  1. It is still in effect today.

  2. It was overturned by the Indian Supreme Court.

  3. It was superseded by the Radcliffe Award.

  4. It was never implemented.


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Bengal Boundary Commission's work was superseded by the Radcliffe Award, which was issued on August 12, 1947.

What was the significance of the Radcliffe Award?

  1. It determined the final boundary between India and Pakistan.

  2. It was rejected by both India and Pakistan.

  3. It was overturned by the Indian Supreme Court.

  4. It was never implemented.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Radcliffe Award determined the final boundary between India and Pakistan, including the boundary between East and West Bengal.

What are some of the ongoing challenges related to the Bengal Boundary Commission's work?

  1. Territorial disputes between India and Bangladesh

  2. Communal tensions in the region

  3. The issue of enclaves

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Some of the ongoing challenges related to the Bengal Boundary Commission's work include territorial disputes between India and Bangladesh, communal tensions in the region, and the issue of enclaves.

What are some of the possible solutions to the challenges related to the Bengal Boundary Commission's work?

  1. Negotiations between India and Bangladesh

  2. Economic cooperation between India and Bangladesh

  3. Cultural exchanges between India and Bangladesh

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Some of the possible solutions to the challenges related to the Bengal Boundary Commission's work include negotiations between India and Bangladesh, economic cooperation between India and Bangladesh, and cultural exchanges between India and Bangladesh.

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