Multiple choice general knowledge history When did India gain independence? 15th August 1942 15th August 1947 15th August 1948 15th August 1950 Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself B Correct answer Explanation India gained independence from British rule on August 15, 1947. This is when Partition occurred and the Indian Independence Act took effect. 1942 (Quit India Movement), 1948, and 1950 (Republic Day) are not the correct years.