Multiple choice

Who was the PM of England at the time of India's independence?

  1. Sir S Cripps

  2. Lord Mountbatten

  3. Clement Attlee

  4. Pethic Lawrence
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Clement Attlee was the Prime Minister of England when India gained independence in August 1947. He led the Labour Party government that approved the Indian Independence Act. Lord Mountbatten was the last Viceroy, not PM.

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