Practicing Success
In which of the following years was the Indian Independence Act passed by the British Parliament? |
1945 1947 1942 1946 |
1947 |
The correct answer is Option 2- 1947 The Indian Independence Act was passed by the British Parliament in 1947. It received royal assent from King George VI on July 18, 1947, and came into effect on August 15, 1947, the day India gained independence. The Act partitioned British India into two independent dominions, India and Pakistan. It also provided for the transfer of power from the British Crown to the newly independent dominions. The Indian Independence Act was the culmination of many years of struggle by the Indian people for independence. It was a landmark event in Indian history, and it marked the beginning of a new era for the country. |