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Indian Independence Act of 1947

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What was the primary role of the Governor-General of India and the provincial governors under the new constitutional arrangement?

To act as the executive head of the state

To exercise absolute power over the state

To act on the advice of the respective council of ministers (correct)

To act as a symbolic figurehead with no real authority

Which title was discontinued from the royal titles of the King of England?

King of the United Kingdom

Emperor of India (correct)

King of the British Empire

Defender of the Faith

What change was made regarding the appointment to civil services and reservation of posts?

The appointment and reservation were taken over by the Indian government

The appointment and reservation were continued as before

The appointment and reservation were abolished entirely

The appointment and reservation were discontinued by the Secretary of State for India (correct)

What happened to the civil servants appointed before August 15, 1947?

They continued to enjoy all benefits they were entitled to till that time Signup and view all the answers

Who became the first Governor-General of the new Dominion of India?

Lord Mountbatten Signup and view all the answers

Who was sworn in as the first Prime Minister of independent India?

Jawaharlal Nehru Signup and view all the answers

What became the Parliament of the Indian Dominion?

The Constituent Assembly of India formed in 1946 Signup and view all the answers

Which portfolio did Jawaharlal Nehru hold in the Interim Government?

Vice-President of the Council; External Affairs & Commonwealth Relations Signup and view all the answers

Which portfolio did Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel hold in the Interim Government?

Home, Information & Broadcasting Signup and view all the answers

Which event marked the end of British rule and the transfer of power to the new independent Dominions of India and Pakistan?

The stroke of midnight of 14-15 August, 1947 Signup and view all the answers