India gained independence on which date? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

India gained independence on which date?
A. August 14, 1947
B. August 15, 1947
C. August 16, 1947
D. August 17, 1947
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
India gained independence on August 15, 1947, while Pakistan celebrated its independence on August 14, 1947. The Indian Independence Act, 1947, was passed by the British Parliament.

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The 'Indian Constituent Assembly' was constituted under which plan?
A. Cripps Plan
B. Mountbatten Plan
C. Wavell Plan
D. Cabinet Mission Plan

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
The Constituent Assembly of India was set up under the Cabinet Mission Plan of 1946, and its first meeting was held on 9 December 1946.

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The 'Government of India Act, 1935' was passed in:
A. 1936
B. 1938
C. 1935
D. 1937

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
The Government of India Act, 1935, was passed by the British Parliament in 1935. It was a major constitutional legislation.

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Who represented India at the historic Parliament of the World's Religions held in Chicago in September 1893?
A. Sri Aurobindo
B. Swami Dayanand Saraswati
C. Paramahansa Yogananda
D. Swami Vivekananda

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
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