SSC
INDIAN CULTURE
Question
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August, 15 1947
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August, 17 1945
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January, 1 1901
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March, 25 1821
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Detailed explanation-1: -From history.com, THIS DAY IN HISTORY August 15, 1947, India and Pakistan win independence: “The Indian Independence Bill, which carves the independent nations of India and Pakistan out of the former Mogul Empire, comes into force at the stroke of midnight on August 15, 1947.
Detailed explanation-2: -On 15 August 1947 India became independent from the British Empire following the Independence Movement led by Mahatma Gandhi and his message of nonviolent resistance. The handover of power was overseen by Lord Mountbatten, the last viceroy of India.
Detailed explanation-3: -Jawaharlal Nehru was the president of the Indian National Congress during the Lahore session. Congress asked the people of India to observe the 26th of January as Independence Day since 1930 (later it changes and made 15th August as the official Independence Day.)