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Modern Indian History UPPSC 2014 GS-I
Question

The Indian Independence Bill received the Royal Assent on:

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option A: 18th July, 1947

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “18th July, 1947”.
The Indian Independence Act of 1947 received Royal Assent on July 18, 1947 from the British monarch, George VI.

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