In which year did India gain independence from British rule?

Correct option is D

Correct Answer: (d) 1947

Explanation:

India gained independence from British rule on 15th August 1947 after nearly 200 years of colonial rule. The independence was achieved through decades of struggle, mass movements, and sacrifices by freedom fighters under the leadership of figures like Mahatma Gandhi, Jawaharlal Nehru, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, Subhash Chandra Bose, and Bhagat Singh.

The independence came following the Indian Independence Act of 1947, passed by the British Parliament, which led to the partition of India into two separate nations – India and Pakistan. Lord Mountbatten, the last Viceroy of India, oversaw the transfer of power. Jawaharlal Nehru became the first Prime Minister of independent India.

Information Booster:

● Indian Independence Act was passed on 18th July 1947.
● Partition of India led to the creation of Pakistan on 14th August 1947.
● Lord Mountbatten was the last British Viceroy of India and the first Governor-General of independent India.
● Mahatma Gandhi led several movements like the Non-Cooperation Movement (1920), Civil Disobedience Movement (1930), and Quit India Movement (1942), which played a key role in independence.
● Dr. B.R. Ambedkar led the drafting of the Indian Constitution, which was later adopted on 26th January 1950.

Additional Knowledge:

• (a) 1964: Incorrect; India was already independent by then. Jawaharlal Nehru passed away in 1964.
• (b) 1945: Incorrect; World War II ended in 1945, but India’s independence was granted in 1947.