Transfer of Power & Partition — Set 6
National Movement · सत्ता हस्तांतरण और विभाजन · Questions 51–60 of 140
What was the total number of princely states that joined India at independence?
Correct Answer: A. A. 562 princely states
A total of 562 princely states existed in India at the time of independence. All except Hyderabad, Junagadh, and Jammu & Kashmir had joined India by August 15, 1947. Sardar Patel through skillful negotiations persuaded most rulers to sign the Instrument of Accession. Hyderabad and Junagadh were integrated through military action in 1948.
The Indian Independence Act 1947 made India what type of political entity initially?
Correct Answer: A. A. A dominion within the British Commonwealth
The Indian Independence Act 1947 made India a dominion within the British Commonwealth. India remained a dominion from August 15, 1947 until January 26, 1950 when it became a republic. Lord Mountbatten served as the first Governor-General of India as a dominion. India's constitution was adopted in 1949 and came into force on January 26, 1950.
What was Gandhi's attitude towards partition?
Correct Answer: A. A. He was deeply opposed to partition and said he would rather die than see India divided
Mahatma Gandhi was deeply opposed to the partition of India, saying 'Cut me in two if you must, but cut not India.' He believed Hindus and Muslims could live together and that partition would not solve communal problems. Despite his opposition, partition happened. Gandhi worked tirelessly to stop communal violence after partition, fasting unto death to restore peace.
The transfer of power in India from Britain was completed on which date?
Correct Answer: A. A. August 15, 1947
The formal transfer of power from Britain to India was completed on August 15, 1947 when Lord Mountbatten transferred authority to the Constituent Assembly of India. Jawaharlal Nehru was sworn in as the first Prime Minister. At midnight on August 14-15, India became fully independent. India's first national flag was hoisted at the Red Fort.
What was the Constituent Assembly of India?
Correct Answer: A. A. The body elected to draft India's constitution
The Constituent Assembly of India was the body elected in 1946 to draft India's constitution. It was elected by the provincial assemblies using a limited franchise. Dr. Rajendra Prasad served as its President. The Assembly drafted the Constitution over nearly three years and adopted it on November 26, 1949. The Constitution came into force on January 26, 1950.
The boundary dividing Bengal at partition is also called the Radcliffe Line. Eastern Bengal became?
Correct Answer: A. A. East Pakistan (now Bangladesh)
When Bengal was divided at partition, Eastern Bengal became East Pakistan. It had a Muslim-majority population. West Bengal, with a Hindu majority, became part of India. East Pakistan later declared independence with Indian military support and became Bangladesh in 1971. The partition of Bengal in 1947 caused tremendous human suffering.
The Mount Batten Plan proposed a specific date for Indian independence. What was that date?
Correct Answer: D. D. 15 August 1947
The correct answer is D. 15 August 1947. The Mount Batten Plan proposed 15 August 1947 as India's independence date, which became India's official independence day. This topic is frequently tested in competitive examinations such as RRB NTPC, SSC, and UPSC.
Consider the statement: The Mount Batten Plan proposed a specific date for Indian independence. What was that date?
Correct Answer: B. B. 15 August 1947
The correct answer is B. 15 August 1947. The Mount Batten Plan proposed 15 August 1947 as India's independence date, which became India's official independence day. This topic is frequently tested in competitive examinations such as RRB NTPC, SSC, and UPSC.
Which of the following is accurate? The Mount Batten Plan proposed a specific date for Indian independence. What was that date?
Correct Answer: D. D. 15 August 1947
The correct answer is D. 15 August 1947. The Mount Batten Plan proposed 15 August 1947 as India's independence date, which became India's official independence day. This topic is frequently tested in competitive examinations such as RRB NTPC, SSC, and UPSC.
Who was Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel in the context of partition?
Correct Answer: A. A. India's first Home Minister who integrated princely states
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel served as India's first Home Minister and Deputy Prime Minister. He masterminded the integration of 562 princely states into the Indian Union. Patel is called the 'Iron Man of India' and the 'Bismarck of India' for unifying the country. He managed the massive challenge of settling refugees from Pakistan and dealing with communal violence.