British Prime Minister Attlee made the historic announcement of the end of British rule in India (and transfer of power to responsible Indian hands by a date not later than June1948) on
A. May 16, 1946
B. February 20, 1947
C. March 10, 1946
D. December 31, 1946
Answer: Option B
Solution(By Examveda Team)
The Prime Minister of the United Kingdom announced on 20 February 1947 that: the British Government would grant full self-government to British India by 30 June 1948 at the latest, The future of the Princely States would be decided after the date of final transfer is decided.Related Questions on British Rule in India
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