Which British official chaired the boundary commission that drew the partition line in 1947?
ASir Cyril Radcliffe
BSir Stafford Cripps
CLord Mountbatten
DLord Wavell
Explanation
– He had no prior experience with India before this task.
– He was given only a few weeks to complete the boundary work.
– His line divided both Punjab and Bengal.
Exam Relevance
- Topic: History
- Subtopic: Freedom Movement
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