Transfer of Power & Partition — Set 12
National Movement · सत्ता हस्तांतरण और विभाजन · Questions 111–120 of 140
Who was the first Governor-General of independent India?
Correct Answer: A. A. Lord Mountbatten (briefly, then C. Rajagopalachari)
Lord Mountbatten became the first Governor-General of independent India at Nehru's invitation. He served until June 1948. C. Rajagopalachari (Chakravarti Rajagopalachari) then became the first and only Indian Governor-General serving until January 26, 1950 when India became a republic. After that the position of Governor-General was replaced by the President.
The partition of India was completed within how many days after the announcement of the plan?
Correct Answer: A. A. About 73 days (June 3 to August 15, 1947)
The Mountbatten Plan was announced on June 3, 1947 and independence was granted on August 15, 1947 — just about 73 days later. This extremely rapid timeline was criticized as leading to inadequate preparation for the partition. Mountbatten had dramatically shortened the timeline from the original June 1948 target. Many historians believe the hasty partition contributed to the scale of violence.
The Indian Independence Act of 1947 was the legislative act that granted independence to India. Who passed this act?
Correct Answer: D. D. British Parliament
The correct answer is D. British Parliament. The Indian Independence Act of 1947 was passed by the British Parliament, officially ending British colonial rule in India. This topic is frequently tested in competitive examinations such as RRB NTPC, SSC, and UPSC.
Consider the statement: The Indian Independence Act of 1947 was the legislative act that granted independence to India. Who passed this act?
Correct Answer: A. A. British Parliament
The correct answer is A. British Parliament. The Indian Independence Act of 1947 was passed by the British Parliament, officially ending British colonial rule in India. This topic is frequently tested in competitive examinations such as RRB NTPC, SSC, and UPSC.
Which of the following is accurate? The Indian Independence Act of 1947 was the legislative act that granted independence to India. Who passed this act?
Correct Answer: A. A. British Parliament
The correct answer is A. British Parliament. The Indian Independence Act of 1947 was passed by the British Parliament, officially ending British colonial rule in India. This topic is frequently tested in competitive examinations such as RRB NTPC, SSC, and UPSC.
What was the significance of August 15 in Mountbatten's personal history?
Correct Answer: A. A. It was the anniversary of Japan's surrender in WWII when Mountbatten was Supreme Allied Commander
August 15 was personally significant for Mountbatten because it was the anniversary of Japan's formal surrender in World War II, marking the end of the Pacific War. Mountbatten had been Supreme Allied Commander in Southeast Asia at the time of Japan's surrender. By choosing August 15 for Indian independence, Mountbatten created a personal connection to this historic date.
The princely state of Travancore initially declared independence. What happened?
Correct Answer: A. A. It joined India after Sardar Patel applied pressure
The Diwan of Travancore, Sir C.P. Ramaswami Iyer, initially declared Travancore's independence. There was a popular uprising against this declaration. After Sardar Patel and the Indian government applied political pressure, the ruler agreed to accede to India. Travancore later merged with Cochin and Malabar region to form Kerala state in 1956.
What was the INA's official name in Hindi?
Correct Answer: A. A. Azad Hind Fauj (Free India Army)
The Indian National Army was officially called 'Azad Hind Fauj' in Hindi meaning 'Free India Army'. Subhas Chandra Bose led it as Supreme Commander. The army was formed from Indian prisoners of war captured by Japan in Southeast Asia. Despite military defeat, the INA's spirit inspired Indians. The trials of INA officers in 1945-46 created massive public sympathy.
The Nawab of which state tried to accede to Pakistan despite being surrounded by Indian territory?
Correct Answer: A. A. Junagadh
The Nawab of Junagadh, a small coastal state in present-day Gujarat, tried to accede to Pakistan in September 1947 despite Junagadh being surrounded by Indian territory with a predominantly Hindu population. Pakistan initially accepted the accession. India rejected it and took administrative control. A plebiscite held in February 1948 showed overwhelming support for joining India.
What is the significance of the Cellular Jail (Kala Pani) in Andaman Islands?
Correct Answer: A. A. Where British imprisoned political prisoners including freedom fighters after 1857
The Cellular Jail, known as Kala Pani (Black Waters), in the Andaman Islands was used by the British to imprison political prisoners, particularly after the 1857 revolt and during the freedom movement. Many freedom fighters including Veer Savarkar were imprisoned there. The jail is now a national memorial. The name 'Kala Pani' reflects the terror associated with the remote prison.