Multiple choice

The british empire collapsed in :

  1. 1949

  2. 1947

  3. 1946

  4. 1945

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B Correct answer
Explanation

The year 1947 marked the independence and partition of India, which was the 'jewel in the crown' of the British Empire. This event is widely regarded as the definitive turning point that initiated the rapid collapse and decolonization of the empire.