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What was the date of the Radcliffe Award, which demarcated the boundary between India and Pakistan?

A14 August 1947
B15 August 1947
C17 August 1947
D18 August 1947

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Correct Answer: C: 17 August 1947

Explanation: The correct answer is 17 August 1947, which was the date of the Radcliffe Award, demarcating the boundary between India and Pakistan. The Radcliffe Award, named after the chairman of the Boundary Commission, Sir Cyril Radcliffe, marked the formal division of the subcontinent into two separate countries. Options like 14 August and 15 August are incorrect as they mark the dates of independence for Pakistan and India, respectively. The Radcliffe Award is a significant topic in FPSC, CSS, and NTS general knowledge papers, as it highlights the complexities of the partition process and the challenges faced by the new states of India and Pakistan. This event is also relevant to understanding the historical context of the Pakistan-India border dispute.