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Past Paper MCQ
In 1947, what percentage of the British Indian Army's officer corps was initially allocated to Pakistan?
Correct Answer: B. 33%
One-liner
Pakistan was initially allocated 33% of the British Indian Army's officer corps in 1947.
2.
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Share of Pakistan in cotton industries during partition was?
Correct Answer: B. 16%
One-liner
At the time of partition in 1947, Pakistan's share of cotton industries was only 16% despite producing a large portion of the subcontinent's raw cotton.
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At the time of partition, which country received the Muslim-majority districts of Gurdaspur and Ferozepur?
Correct Answer: B. India
One-liner
At the time of partition, the Muslim-majority districts of Gurdaspur and Ferozepur were awarded to India.
4.
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In Punjab, Radcliffe gave an unjust award, including the following tehsils on the Indian side?
Correct Answer: A. Gurdaspur, Pathankot
One-liner
Radcliffe's controversial award placed the Muslim-majority tehsils of Gurdaspur and Pathankot on the Indian side, depriving Pakistan of a crucial land link to Kashmir.
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How many princely states succeeded to join Pakistan out of the 565 princely states in British India?
Correct Answer: B. 13
One-liner
Out of the 565 princely states in British India, 13 princely states acceded to Pakistan at the time of partition.
6.
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Redcliff award was given in which date and time?
Correct Answer: B. 16th August 1947 5:00 PM
One-liner
The Radcliffe Award was announced on 16th August 1947 at 5:00 PM.
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Which Muslim majority area was added to India by the Radcliffe Award?
Correct Answer: D. Gurdaspur
One-liner
The Radcliffe Award controversially awarded the Muslim-majority district of Gurdaspur to India, which provided India a land route to Jammu & Kashmir.
8.
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Indian Independence Act' was enforced on?
Correct Answer: C. 15th August 1947
One-liner
The Indian Independence Act was enforced on 15th August 1947, marking the legal foundation for the creation of Pakistan and India.
9.
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When did India annex Junagadh?
Correct Answer: B. February 1948
One-liner
India annexed Junagadh in February 1948 after the Nawab fled to Pakistan and a plebiscite was held.
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Past Paper MCQ
Which princely state was the first to formally accede to Pakistan?
Correct Answer: D. Bahawalpur
One-liner
The princely state of Bahawalpur was the first to formally accede to Pakistan, doing so on 7 October 1947.

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