The Indian Independence Act of 1947
The Indian Independence Act of 1947 was a landmark piece of legislation that granted independence to India and Pakistan from British rule. This quiz will test your knowledge of this important event.
Questions
When was the Indian Independence Act of 1947 passed?
- July 18, 1947
- August 15, 1947
- September 2, 1947
- October 26, 1947
What was the main purpose of the Indian Independence Act of 1947?
- To grant independence to India and Pakistan
- To divide India into two separate countries
- To establish a new constitution for India
- To transfer power from the British government to the Indian people
Which two countries were created as a result of the Indian Independence Act of 1947?
- India and Pakistan
- India and Bangladesh
- India and Sri Lanka
- India and Nepal
What was the name of the British Viceroy of India at the time of the Indian Independence Act of 1947?
- Lord Mountbatten
- Lord Wavell
- Lord Linlithgow
- Lord Irwin
Who was the first Prime Minister of India after independence?
- Jawaharlal Nehru
- Vallabhbhai Patel
- Sardar Patel
- Mahatma Gandhi
Who was the first Governor-General of India after independence?
- Lord Mountbatten
- C. Rajagopalachari
- Jawaharlal Nehru
- Vallabhbhai Patel
What was the name of the commission that was appointed to oversee the partition of India?
- The Radcliffe Commission
- The Mountbatten Commission
- The Linlithgow Commission
- The Wavell Commission
What was the name of the boundary line that was drawn to divide India and Pakistan?
- The Radcliffe Line
- The Mountbatten Line
- The Linlithgow Line
- The Wavell Line
How many people were killed in the violence that followed the partition of India?
- 1 million
- 2 million
- 3 million
- 4 million
When did the Indian Independence Act of 1947 come into effect?
- August 15, 1947
- September 2, 1947
- October 26, 1947
- November 20, 1947