Boundary commission was headed by__________?
Correct answer: C. Cyril Radcliffe
- A. Adorn Radcliffe
- B. Cecil Radcliffe
- C. Cyril Radcliffe
- D. Thomas Radcliffe
Explanation
The Boundary Commission was headed by Sir Cyril Radcliffe, a British lawyer who had never previously visited India. He prepared the boundary award that divided Punjab and Bengal in 1947.
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About Radcliffe Award
The Radcliffe Award fixed the boundaries between India and Pakistan in 1947 through commissions chaired by Sir Cyril Radcliffe for Punjab and Bengal. It covers the use of Muslim and non-Muslim majority areas alongside administrative, communications and other considerations, the announcement on 17 August, and the resulting territorial disputes and population displacement.
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