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Which commission was appointed in 1947 to demarcate the international boundaries between India and Pakistan?

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

Answer options

  1. Hunter Commission
  2. Radcliffe Commission
  3. Cripps Mission
  4. Cabinet Mission

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: Radcliffe Commission

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: B) Radcliffe Commission šŸ“š Explanation: Sir Cyril Radcliffe was appointed as the chairman of the two Boundary Commissions for Punjab and Bengal to draw the lines of partition. The "Radcliffe Line" became the official international border between the newly formed dominions of India and Pakistan. The awards were announced on August 17, 1947, just two days after independence, leading to widespread confusion and violence.