Q. With reference to Boundary Commissions for the partition of Punjab and Bengal, consider the following statements;
1.Sir Cyril John Radcliffe headed both the commissions.
2.The boundary commissions of Punjab and Bengal included two nominees each from the Indian National Congress and Muslim League respectively.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: C
Notes:
In 1947, Sir Cyril John Radcliffe, a British lawyer was made the Chairman of two boundary commissions of Punjab and Bengal. He was given the task to draw up the new borders of India and Pakistan.
The boundary commissions of Punjab and Bengal also included two nominees each from the Indian National Congress and Muslim League respectively.
Source: Indian Express
