Multiple choice

In February 1947, who among the following made the important announcement that it was His Majesty's Governments definite intention to take necessary steps to effect the transference of power to responsible Indian hands by June 1948?

  1. Clement Attlee

  2. Lord Mountbatten

  3. Winston Chruchill

  4. Lord Pethick Lawrence
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Explanation

Clement Attlee, the British Prime Minister, made the announcement in the House of Commons on February 20, 1947, regarding the transfer of power to Indian hands by June 1948.

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