Multiple choice general knowledge In which year did India get independence? 1950 1857 1947 2009 Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself C Correct answer Explanation India gained independence on 15th August 1947 after nearly 200 years of British rule. 1950 is when India became a Republic (Constitution adopted). 1857 was the First War of Independence. 2009 is a recent year unrelated to independence.