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Political Unification and the Role of the Indian Independence Act, 1947

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The Indian Independence Act, 1947 was passed by the British Parliament on which date?

  1. July 18, 1947

  2. August 15, 1947

  3. September 2, 1947

  4. October 26, 1947


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indian Independence Act, 1947 was passed by the British Parliament on July 18, 1947, and it came into effect on August 15, 1947, marking the independence of India and Pakistan.

Which of the following was a key provision of the Indian Independence Act, 1947?

  1. The partition of India into two dominions: India and Pakistan

  2. The establishment of a Constituent Assembly to draft a constitution for India

  3. The transfer of power from the British government to the Indian leaders

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Indian Independence Act, 1947 contained several key provisions, including the partition of India into two dominions: India and Pakistan, the establishment of a Constituent Assembly to draft a constitution for India, and the transfer of power from the British government to the Indian leaders.

Who was the last Viceroy of India before independence?

  1. Lord Mountbatten

  2. Lord Wavell

  3. Lord Linlithgow

  4. Lord Irwin


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Lord Mountbatten was the last Viceroy of India before independence. He was appointed in March 1947 and oversaw the transfer of power from the British government to the Indian leaders.

Which Indian leader played a crucial role in negotiating the terms of the Indian Independence Act, 1947?

  1. Jawaharlal Nehru

  2. Mohandas K. Gandhi

  3. Muhammad Ali Jinnah

  4. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of India, played a crucial role in negotiating the terms of the Indian Independence Act, 1947. He represented the Indian National Congress in the negotiations with the British government.

The Indian Independence Act, 1947 provided for the creation of how many new dominions?

  1. 1

  2. 2

  3. 3

  4. 4


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Indian Independence Act, 1947 provided for the creation of two new dominions: India and Pakistan.

Which of the following was a major challenge faced during the process of political unification of India after independence?

  1. The integration of princely states into the Indian Union

  2. The communal violence and partition of the country

  3. The drafting of a new constitution for India

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The process of political unification of India after independence faced several major challenges, including the integration of princely states into the Indian Union, the communal violence and partition of the country, and the drafting of a new constitution for India.

Who was the Chairman of the Constituent Assembly of India?

  1. Jawaharlal Nehru

  2. Rajendra Prasad

  3. B.R. Ambedkar

  4. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Rajendra Prasad was the Chairman of the Constituent Assembly of India, which was responsible for drafting the constitution of India.

Which article of the Indian Constitution deals with the fundamental rights of citizens?

  1. Article 14

  2. Article 19

  3. Article 21

  4. Article 25


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Article 19 of the Indian Constitution deals with the fundamental rights of citizens, including the right to freedom of speech and expression, the right to assemble peaceably and without arms, and the right to form associations or unions.

When did the Constituent Assembly of India adopt the Constitution of India?

  1. November 26, 1949

  2. January 26, 1950

  3. August 15, 1947

  4. October 2, 1947


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Constituent Assembly of India adopted the Constitution of India on November 26, 1949.

Which Indian state was the first to be formed after independence?

  1. Madhya Pradesh

  2. Uttar Pradesh

  3. Bihar

  4. Orissa


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Orissa was the first Indian state to be formed after independence on April 1, 1936.

Which Indian state was the last to be formed after independence?

  1. Telangana

  2. Andhra Pradesh

  3. Karnataka

  4. Kerala


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Telangana was the last Indian state to be formed after independence on June 2, 2014.

Which Indian state has the largest population?

  1. Uttar Pradesh

  2. Maharashtra

  3. Bihar

  4. West Bengal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Uttar Pradesh is the Indian state with the largest population, with over 200 million people.

Which Indian state has the smallest population?

  1. Sikkim

  2. Mizoram

  3. Arunachal Pradesh

  4. Nagaland


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sikkim is the Indian state with the smallest population, with less than 1 million people.

Which Indian state has the largest area?

  1. Rajasthan

  2. Madhya Pradesh

  3. Maharashtra

  4. Uttar Pradesh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rajasthan is the Indian state with the largest area, covering over 340,000 square kilometers.

Which Indian state has the smallest area?

  1. Goa

  2. Sikkim

  3. Mizoram

  4. Arunachal Pradesh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Goa is the Indian state with the smallest area, covering less than 4,000 square kilometers.

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