2018 · Q68
Which of the following statements about India's Independence is/are correct?
- 1The formal transfer of power on 15th August, 1947 heralding India's Independence was announced by Lord Mountbatten.
- 2Mahatma Gandhi was not present at the festivities in the capital on 15th August, 1947.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
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- A1 only
- B2 only
- CBoth 1 and 2
- DNeither 1 nor 2
Explanation
Both statements are true. Lord Mountbatten formally announced the transfer of power at the stroke of midnight on 15 August 1947, heralding India's independence, while Mahatma Gandhi was not in Delhi for the capital's festivities — he was in Calcutta working to quell communal violence. Hence both 1 and 2 are correct.