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When is Independence Day celebrated in India?
When is Independence Day celebrated in India?
- 2 October
- 5 September
- 15 August (correct)
- 26 January
Who was the head of state of India until its transition to a republic?
Who was the head of state of India until its transition to a republic?
- Mahatma Gandhi
- King George VI (correct)
- Subhas Chandra Bose
- Jawaharlal Nehru
Which movement is noted for largely non-violent resistance and civil disobedience in the quest for India's independence?
Which movement is noted for largely non-violent resistance and civil disobedience in the quest for India's independence?
- Civil Disobedience movement
- Indian National Congress movement (correct)
- Quit India movement
- Non-Cooperation movement
When did India become a republic?
When did India become a republic?
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What was the immediate consequence of India's independence in 1947?
What was the immediate consequence of India's independence in 1947?
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Study Notes
India's Independence
- Independence Day is celebrated in India on August 15th.
Pre-Republic Era
- The head of state of India until its transition to a republic was the British monarch.
Indian Independence Movement
- The Indian Independence Movement is noted for largely non-violent resistance and civil disobedience in the quest for India's independence.
Transition to a Republic
- India became a republic on January 26, 1950.
Consequences of Independence
- The immediate consequence of India's independence in 1947 was the partition of British India into India and Pakistan, resulting in one of the largest mass migrations in history.
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