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Question 20
Which British Prime Minister announced in London on 20 February 1947 that Britain would grant India independence and leave by 30 June 1948?
- A. Lord Mountbatten
- B. Lord Wavell
- C. Clement Attlee
- D. Sir Cyril Radcliffe
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Clement Attlee
In a statement issued in London on 20 February 1947, British Prime Minister Clement Attlee said Britain would grant India independence and leave by 30 June 1948; on 22 March 1947 Mountbatten replaced Lord Wavell as Viceroy.
Source: வரலாறு, மேல்நிலை இரண்டாம் ஆண்டு, தமிழ் வழி (History, Standard XII, Tamil medium; Samacheer Kalvi) (அலகு 8 காலனியத்துக்குப் பிந்தைய இந்தியாவின் மறுகட்டமைப்பு, p. 111 (PDF p. 115))
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