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Communal Violence & Mass Migrations 1947 — CBSE Class 12 MCQs (NCERT)
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Introduction
Prepare confidently for your CBSE Class 12 History board exams with this focused MCQ set on Communal Violence and Mass Migrations 1947 MCQs. Aligned strictly with the NCERT syllabus, this practice collection examines the human dimension of Partition — why communal riots erupted, how the Radcliffe Line and hurried administrative decisions triggered panic, and the scale and consequences of refugee flows from Punjab and Bengal. Each question is written in clear, exam-friendly language and paired with concise explanations that highlight dates, causes, institutional failures, gendered impacts (including abduction and rehabilitation issues), and the long-term social and economic consequences of displacement. Use timed practice to sharpen your recall, practise eliminating distractors, and strengthen your ability to frame answers in NCERT-aligned phrasing. Ideal for last-minute revision, classroom drills, or self-study, this set helps you master source-based recall and the key vocabulary CBSE expects — refugee crisis, evacuee property, Radcliffe Line, transit camps and communal memory. Work through these MCQs to build accuracy, speed and conceptual clarity for both MCQ and short-answer sections of the board exam.
Sample MCQs with concise explanations
Q1. Which immediate administrative action in 1947 directly triggered large-scale population movement?
A. Announcement of Indian Constitution
B. Publication of the Radcliffe Award (boundary demarcation) ✅
C. Launch of the Cripps Mission
D. Formation of the Cabinet Mission
Explanation: The Radcliffe Award defined the India–Pakistan boundary late and suddenly; its announcement triggered panic and mass migrations in mixed-population districts.
Q2. Which two provinces experienced the most severe communal violence and refugee flows during Partition?
A. Madras and Bombay
B. Punjab and Bengal ✅
C. Orissa and Assam
D. Hyderabad and Mysore
Explanation: Punjab (West/East) and Bengal (East/West) witnessed the largest communal massacres and cross-border population exchanges in 1947.
Q3. The humanitarian problems in refugee camps after 1947 were mainly due to:
A. Excess international aid
B. Complete absence of refugees
C. Inadequate planning, overcrowding, poor sanitation and limited resources ✅
D. Immediate economic prosperity for all refugees
Explanation: Refugee relief suffered from insufficient housing, food, medical care and administration, exacerbating mortality and suffering.
Q4. Which gendered crime became a major concern during 1947 migrations and later required organised recovery efforts?
A. Property theft only
B. Forced conscription
C. Abduction and sexual violence against women ✅
D. Only child labour
Explanation: Women suffered abductions and sexual violence; governments and voluntary organisations later attempted tracing and rehabilitation, though many cases remained unresolved.
Q5. A lasting social consequence of the 1947 mass migrations was:
A. No demographic change anywhere
B. Instant reconciliation between communities
C. Demographic homogenisation of many districts and long-term communal memory/trauma ✅
D. Immediate end of communal politics
Explanation: Large exchanges made many regions more religiously homogeneous and left lasting memories that influenced politics and inter-community relations for decades.