History · Rise of Indian Nationalism
UGC NET June 2013 History
In February 1947 Prime Minister Attlee declared that the British would quit India by
AMay 1948
BJune 1948 ✓ Correct
CJuly 1948
DAugust 1948
Correct answer: (B) June 1948 — Attlee declared that the British would quit India by June 1948, so the answer is June 1948.
Explanation
★Attlee declared that the British would quit India by June 1948, so the answer is June 1948.
★Prime Minister Clement Attlee made the announcement in the House of Commons on 20 February 1947.
★He said power would be transferred into responsible hands not later than June 1948.
★The aim was that Indians should settle their own issues before that date.
★He also announced the appointment of Lord Mountbatten as Viceroy in place of Lord Wavell.
★Mountbatten later advanced the date and India became independent in August 1947.
Want more like this? Create a free account to practise a full test, track your progress, and get spaced-repetition review.
Shared by Mcqkart · via Mcqkart.in