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History GK · Q199

British Rule In India

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Q199

British Prime Minister Attlee made the historic announcement of the end of British rule in India (and transfer of power to responsible Indian hands by a date not later than June1948) on

A.
May 16, 1946
B.
February 20, 1947
Answer
C.
March 10, 1946
D.
December 31, 1946

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom announced on 20 February 1947 that: the British Government would grant full self-government to British India by 30 June 1948 at the latest, The future of the Princely States would be decided after the date of final transfer is decided.