Selected MCQ

Current Question
When was the Radcliffe Award announced?
  • A. 18th July 1947
  • B. 5th August 1947
  • C. 17th June 1947
  • D. 17th August 1947
Correct Answer: D
Explanation:
The Radcliffe Award was announced on 17 August 1947 (after independence).
Related Question 1
In Punjab, Radcliffe gave an unjust award for the division of which areas?
  • A. Sheikhupura, Kasur
  • B. Gurdaspur, Pathankot
  • C. Ferozepur, Hoshiarpur
  • D. Shakargarh, Pakpattan
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
The Gurdaspur and Pathankot awards were highly controversial.
Related Question 2
Which district was awarded to India by Radcliffe for its support in Kashmir?
  • A. Gurdaspur
  • B. Pathankot
  • C. Amritsar
  • D. Jammu
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
Gurdaspur district was awarded to India, providing a land route to Kashmir.
Related Question 3
What is the distance from Junagadh, the state that announced annexation to Pakistan, to Karachi?
  • A. 310 miles
  • B. 350 miles
  • C. 290 miles
  • D. 360 miles
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
The distance from Junagadh to Karachi is 310 miles.
Related Question 4
The first Pakistani film to win an international award at Cannes was ____.
  • A. Zinda Bhaag
  • B. Joyland
  • C. Bol
  • D. None of these
Correct Answer: A
Explanation:
Zinda Bhaag was screened at Cannes and received international acclaim.
Related Question 5
The first Pakistani woman to win the International Women of Courage Award was ____.
  • A. Malala Yousafzai
  • B. Mukhtaran Mai
  • C. Sharmeen Obaid-Chinoy
  • D. None of these
Correct Answer: B
Explanation:
Mukhtaran Mai received the award in 2005.