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Which district was awarded to India by Radcliffe for its support in Kashmir?

  • A. Gurdaspur
  • B. Pathankot
  • C. Amritsar
  • D. Jammu
Explanation:
Gurdaspur district was awarded to India, providing a land route to Kashmir.

When was the Radcliffe Award announced?

  • A. 18th July 1947
  • B. 5th August 1947
  • C. 17th June 1947
  • D. 17th August 1947
Explanation:
The Radcliffe Award was announced on 17 August 1947 (after independence).

Who disbanded the Punjab Boundary Force in August 1947?

  • A. Mountbatten
  • B. Quaid-e-Azam
  • C. Both A & B
  • D. None of these
Explanation:
Joint decision by both Governors-General.

Quaid-e-Azam asked for three law lords from the British Government for which commission?

  • A. Simon Commission
  • B. Boundary Commission
  • C. Cripps Commission
  • D. Cabinet Mission
Explanation:
Quaid requested impartial British judges for the Boundary Commission.

Who proposed the division of undivided Punjab through voting?

  • A. Boundary Commission
  • B. Muslim members of the constituent Assembly
  • C. Non-Muslim members of the constituent Assembly
  • D. None of these
Explanation:
The Boundary Commission under Radcliffe decided the borders.

When was the State of Swat formally included in Pakistan?

  • A. 1968
  • B. 1970
  • C. 1969
  • D. 1971
Explanation:
Swat was merged into Pakistan in 1969.

When did the state of Kalat accede to Pakistan?

  • A. 1947
  • B. 1948
  • C. 1949
  • D. None of these
Explanation:
Kalat acceded in 1948 after initial resistance.

Makran acceded to Pakistan in ____.

  • A. 28th August 1948
  • B. 17th March 1948
  • C. 14th June 1948
  • D. None of these
Explanation:
Makran acceded in early 1948.

The Governor of former NWFP at the time of independence of Pakistan in 1947 was ____.

  • A. Sir Olaf Caroe
  • B. Sir George Cunningham
  • C. Henry
  • D. Rob Lockhart
Explanation:
Sir George Cunningham was the Governor.

On what date did India annex Junagarh?

  • A. February,1948
  • B. May,1948
  • C. April,1948
  • D. March,1948
Explanation:
Indian forces took control in February 1948.