Multiple choice

Which one of the following statement is correct?

  1. The Indian Independence Act, 1947 gave unlimited powers to the Constitution Assembly of each Dominion to frame and adopt any Constitution and to repeal any act of the British Parliament

  2. The Indian Independence Act, 1947 came into force on the 15th August, 1947

  3. The Indian Independence Act, 1947 provided that the district of Silhet in Assam would form part of India

  4. The Indian Independence Act, 1947 made it mandatory that the Constituent Assemblies of India and Pakistan should consist of members directly elected by
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Indian Independence Act, 1947 received Royal Assent on July 18, 1947, and came into force on August 15, 1947. Option A is incorrect because the Act did not grant unlimited powers to repeal any British act, and Option D is incorrect as the Constituent Assemblies were indirectly elected by the Provincial Legislative Assemblies.

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