Correct Answer:
B. 1901
The British separated the North-West Frontier Province (NWFP), now known as Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, from the Punjab Province in 1901. This administrative reorganization was a strategic move by the British Raj to create a more effective frontier policy and better manage the tribal areas bordering Afghanistan, enhancing security and control over the region.
- 1997 is incorrect as it is long after Pakistan's independence.
- 1935 saw the Government of India Act, but the separation of NWFP occurred earlier.
- 1922 is not the correct year for this specific administrative change.
The 1901 separation was a significant geopolitical decision by the British.