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[#391] Who amongst the following was appointed as a Chairman of Punjab Boundary Commission in 1947?
Correct Answer

(C) Sir Cyril Radcliffe

Explanation

Solution: Punjab Boundary Commission was formed by the British Government on 20 th June, 1947 and Sir Cyril Radcliffe was appointed as Chairman of the Commission. Other four Indian members of the Commission were Justice Din Mohammad, Justice Mohammad Munir, Justice Mehar Chand Mahajan and Justice Teja Singh.

[#392] At the time of Partition of British India into India and Pakistan, which of the following boundary line was between India and West Pakistan?
Correct Answer

(C) Radcliffe line

Explanation

Solution: On 17 August 1947 the Radcliffe Line was declared as the boundary between India and Pakistan, following the Partition of India.

[#393] Before partition the Coalition Government in Punjab was under
Correct Answer

(A) Malik Khizar Hayat Khan

Explanation

Solution: An agitation was carried out after Mountbatten plan by Muslim League for the Partition of Bengal and Punjab. Due to this agitation of Muslim League, the coalition government in Punjab under Malik Khizar Hayat Khan resigned in March 1947. Finally both India Congress Committee and Muslim League accepted the plan of Partition of Punjab. A Boundary Commission was appointed to establish the boundaries of West and East Punjab.

[#394] Who was the first Chief Minister of PEPSU?
Correct Answer

(C) Sardar Gian Singh Rarewala

Explanation

Solution: Gian Singh Rarewala became the first Chief Minister of PEPSU. Patiala was chosen to be the capital of the Union.

[#395] Who amongst the following was not a member of Punjab Boundary Commission 1966?
Correct Answer

(D) Cyril Radcliffe

Explanation

Solution: In April, 1966, a three member Punjab Boundary Commission with the Chairman, Justice JC Shah and members, S Dutt and MM Philips, was set up.