Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

History

Chapter

Modern India: Understanding Partition

Question:

Who among the following was a Sikh doctor specialising in the treatment of tuberculosis, posted at Dharampur at the time of the partition of the country who took care of all the migrants alike?

Options:

Khushdeva Singh

Baldev Singh

Sardar Patel

Khushwant Singh

Correct Answer:

Khushdeva Singh

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option 1 - Khushdeva Singh

Khushdeva Singh, a Sikh doctor specialising in the treatment of tuberculosis, posted at Dharampur in present-day Himachal Pradesh. Immersing himself in his work day and night, the doctor provided that rare healing touch, food, shelter, love and security to numerous migrants, Muslim, Sikh, Hindu alike. The residents of Dharampur developed the kind of faith and confidence in his humanity and generosity that the Delhi Muslims and others had in Gandhiji. One of them, Muhammad Umar, wrote to Khushdeva Singh: “With great humility, I beg to state that I do not feel myself safe except under your protection. Therefore, in all kindness, be good enough to grant me a seat in your hospital.