Independence and Partition of India

Who was appointed as the new viceroy in 1947?

• Lord Wavell

• Lord Jinnah

• Lord Dalhousie

• Lord Mountbatten

What was the immediate task given to the new viceroy appointed in 1947?

• To make British power strong in India

• To convince Gandhiji for round table conference

• To restore peace among the two warring section (Congress and League)

• To crush the congress

Pick up the incorrect statement.

• Mountbatten put his plan for the partition of India before the big 7 leaders

• The plan was announced on June 3, 1947

• Mountbatten realised that Partition of India was inevitable

• Mountbatten realised that Cabinet Mission is quite a workable plan

Which were the dominions as per the Mountbatten plan?

• India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Sylhet

• India and Pakistan

• India, Pakistan and Bangladesh

• India, Pakistan and Princely states

Identify the correct statement in context of the Mountbatten Plan

• The treaties with Princely states would come to an end and they would be free to associate with any dominions or remain independent.

• The treaties with Princely states would come to an continue however they could still be partially independent.

• The treaties with Princely states would come to an end and they would have to associate with one of the dominion

• The matter of Princely states was put on hold.

Identify the two people with Gandhiji.

• Lord Irwin and lady Irwin

• The Dalhousie's

• Lord Mountbatten and Lady Edwina Mountbatten

• Mr and Mrs. Wavell

Mountbatten plan was accepted because...

• Any further continuation of British rule would mean a greater calamity for India

• India might land up having civil war if there was further delay.

• Partition would rid the constitution of separate election

• All of the above

Which bill was introduced after Lord Mountbatten's plan was accepted?

• Indian Independence Bill

• End of British Rule Bill

• Dominion Status Bill

• Satyagraha Bill

When was Indian Independence Bill passed in the British Parliament?

• June 3, 1947

• July 3, 1947

• July 18, 1947

• It was never passed

As per the Indian Independence Act, which statement is false?

• His Majesty Government would cease to have any responsibility for Government of India

• Provisions were made for divisions of the Indian army

• The Governor General would be appointed by the British King would work on the constitution.

• The Secretary of State of India would be introduced.