HISTORY
MISCELLENOUS QUESTIONS
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Question
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The Indian Independence Act, 1947 came into force on
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June 3, 1947
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August 15, 1947
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February 20, 1947
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July 18, 1947
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Termination of British suzerainty over the princely states, with effect from 15 August 1947. These states could decide to join either India or Pakistan; Abolition of the use of the title “Emperor of India” by the British monarch (this was subsequently executed by King George VI by royal proclamation on 22 June 1948);
Detailed explanation-2: -So the required day was Friday. Hence Friday is the correct answer.
Detailed explanation-3: -The Indian Independence Act, 1947 received the royal assent and entered into force on 18th July 1947. This Act put into action the Mountbatten Plan for the independence and partition of India.
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