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The Indian Independent Act, 1947 came into force on
Question

The Indian Independent Act, 1947 came into force on

A.

August 14, 1947

B.

July 10, 1947

C.

July 18, 1947

D.

July 4, 1947

Correct option is C

The correct answer is (c) July 18, 1947

Explanation:

  • The Indian Independence Act 1947 was an Act of the Parliament of the United Kingdom.
  • It was based on the Mountbatten Plan (3rd June Plan).
  • The bill was introduced in the British Parliament on July 4, 1947.
  • It received Royal Assent and came into force on July 18, 1947.
  • The act provided for the partition of British India into two independent dominions: India and Pakistan.

Information Booster:
  • The act abolished the title of 'Emperor of India' from the British Crown.
  • It terminated British suzerainty over the Princely States.

Additional Knowledge:
July 4, 1947 (Option d)
  • The date the bill was introduced in the House of Commons.

August 14, 1947 (Option a)
  • The date Pakistan gained independence.

So the correct answer is (c)

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