SSC MTS EXAM

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: -The Indian Independence Bill was introduced in the British House of Commons on July 4, 1947, and passed within a fortnight. It provided for the end of British rule in India on August 15, 1947. After that, India became a free country with the bifurcation of India and Pakistan.

Detailed explanation-3: -Because it was the second anniversary of Japan’s surrender.” Japanese Emperor Hirohito gave a recorded radio address for this day. In the radio address, he announced the surrender of Japan to the Allies. The Indian Independence Bill gave August 15 as the date of independence for both countries.

Detailed explanation-4: -India and Pakistan’s independence at midnight on 14-15 August 1947 was a key moment in the history of the British Empire. India had been its cornerstone and many colonies had been secured in order to protect the trade routes to it.