Arrange the following events in the chronological order:
A. Muslim League begins the ‘Direct Action Day’.
B. Interim government takes office.
C. Indian Independence Bill passed by the House of Commons.
D. Indian Independence Bill passed by the House of Lords.
E. Indian Independence Bill received Royal assent.
Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Correct option is C

The correct chronological order is:
• A. Muslim League begins the ‘Direct Action Day’ (August 16, 1946)
• B. Interim government takes office (September 2, 1946)
• C. Indian Independence Bill passed by the House of Commons (July 4, 1947)
• D. Indian Independence Bill passed by the House of Lords (July 6, 1947)
• E. Indian Independence Bill received Royal assent (July 18, 1947)
Hence, option (c) is correct.

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Direct Action Day marked a turning point in communal tensions leading to partition. The interim government marked the transition phase before full independence. The Indian Independence Bill’s passage through both Houses of the British Parliament and Royal assent formalized India’s imminent independence.