O-LevelPakistan StudiesThe history and culture of PakistanMay/June 2018 · Q425 Marks
What was the Radcliffe Award?
- (a)What was the Radcliffe Award?[4]
- (b)Explain why Pakistan has given continued support to the Palestinian cause.[7]
- (c)Were the Gandhi-Jinnah talks the most important factor during the 1940s that led to the partition of the subcontinent in 1947? Give reasons for your answer.[14]
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Marking points from the official mark scheme (May/June 2018). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.
- [1] Sir Cyril Radcliffe chaired the Radcliffe Award and gave his name to it
- [1] It established the new borders of India and Pakistan in 1947, particularly in Bengal and the Punjab
- [1] He had four assistants, two nominated by the Muslim League and two by Congress
- [1] The results were announced on 16 August 1947
- [0] No evidence submitted or response does not address the question
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