Question

The Indian Independence Act, 1947 came into force on

• A. July 4, 1947
• B. July 10, 1947
• C. July 18, 1947
• D. August 14, 1947

Answer 1

Answer:

C. July 18, 1947

• As per the Mountbatten Plan (June 3, 1947), British Parliament passed the Indian Independence Act on July 18, 1947.

• In this Act, India and Pakistan were decided as two dominion States with effect from 15 August, 1947.