The Radcliffe Committee was appointed to

solve the problem of minorities in India

give effect to the Independence Bill

delimit the boundaries between India and Pakistan

enquire into the riots in East Bengal

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The Radcliffe Committee, formally known as the Boundary Commission, was appointed in 1947 under the chairmanship of Sir Cyril Radcliffe. Its primary task was to demarcate the boundaries between India and Pakistan following the partition, based on the principle of contiguous majority areas of Muslims and non-Muslims. Options A, B, and D describe other aspects or consequences of the partition period, but not the specific purpose for which the Radcliffe Committee was appointed.

Sir Cyril Radcliffe was a British lawyer and was given only a few weeks to complete the complex and contentious task of drawing the boundary lines, leading to significant controversy and tragic consequences during and after partition.

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