Comprehensive collection of questions from Indian History asked in recent state service examinations. Each question is verified with official answer keys and step-by-step bilingual solutions.
Who chaired the Boundary Commission appointed in 1947 in the context of India's partition?
When was the 'Mountbatten Plan' regarding the partition of India officially announced?
On 14 June 1947, the resolution for the partition of India was passed at the Delhi session of the Congress. The President of this session was–
Who among the following led the two Boundary Commissions established in 1947 to draw the international borders between India and Pakistan?
Who presided over the Delhi session of the Indian National Congress in 1947?
The Indian Independence Act, 1947 came into force / received royal assent on–
The 'Indian Independence Act' was passed by the British Parliament in–
The last opportunity to avoid the partition of India was lost with–
The plan to transfer sovereign power to Indians in the year 1947 was known by which of the following names?
When was 'Direct Action' proclaimed/launched by the Muslim League?
Which one of the following parties was in power in the U.K. when India achieved independence?
Who was the Prime Minister of England at the time of India's independence?
Which plan became the basis for Indian independence?
The Mountbatten Plan became the basis of–
On 20 February 1947, Prime Minister Attlee announced the withdrawal of British rule from India by–
The British Government announced its decision to leave India by June 1948 in–
Lord Mountbatten came to India as Viceroy with specific instructions to–
Which Act gave tangible shape to two new independent states, India and Pakistan, for the partition of India?
Who among the following held the office of the President/Speaker of the Central Legislative Assembly in the British era as well as that of the Parliament of Independent India?
When was 'Direct Action Day' observed by the Muslim League?
When did the Muslim League observe 'Direct Action Day'?
Sachchidananda Sinha was associated with which of the following?
Who presided over the Interim Cabinet formed in the year 1946?
Under the Cabinet Mission Plan, in the Constituent Assembly, each province was allotted seats in proportion to its population at roughly what ratio?
The first session of the Constituent Assembly was held on–