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QUESTION 1 OF 6
The Indian Independence Act was passed by the British Parliament in which year?
Explanation: The Indian Independence Act was passed by the British Parliament in 1947, granting India independence.
QUESTION 2 OF 6
The Cripps Mission of 1942 was sent by the British to:
Explanation: The Cripps Mission of 1942 was sent by the British to secure Indian cooperation in WWII in exchange for promises of future dominion status.
QUESTION 3 OF 6
The Cripps Mission of 1942 was sent to India by the British primarily to:
Explanation: The Cripps Mission of 1942 aimed to secure Indian cooperation in World War II with promises of future dominion status.
QUESTION 4 OF 6
The Cabinet Mission of 1946 proposed a plan for India's constitutional future, which was ultimately rejected leading to:
Explanation: The rejection of the Cabinet Mission's 1946 plan led to Direct Action Day and widespread communal violence.
QUESTION 5 OF 6
The Radcliffe Line, which demarcated the India-Pakistan border, was drawn by:
Explanation: The Radcliffe Line, demarcating the India-Pakistan border, was drawn by Sir Cyril Radcliffe.
QUESTION 6 OF 6
The Indian Independence Act, passed by the British Parliament in 1947, formally granted independence effective from:
Explanation: The Indian Independence Act formally granted independence effective from August 15, 1947.
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