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The 'Radcliffe Line' serves as the international boundary between which two nations?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. India and China
  2. India and Pakistan
  3. India and Afghanistan
  4. India and Bangladesh

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: India and Pakistan

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: B) India and Pakistan šŸ“š Explanation: The Radcliffe Line was established in 1947 by the Boundary Commission headed by Sir Cyril Radcliffe to divide British India into India and Pakistan. It covers the boundaries of Punjab and Bengal provinces. Today, the boundary between India and Bangladesh is also based on the same Radcliffe Award from the time of partition.