1. The formal transfer of power on 15th August, 1947 heralding India's Independence was announced by Lord Mountbatten.
2. Mahatma Gandhi was not present at the festivities in the capital on 15th August, 1947.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
India Independence Statements Verification
This section verifies the two statements provided regarding India's Independence on 15th August, 1947.
Statement 1 Analysis: Mountbatten's Announcement
The first statement concerns the announcement of the formal transfer of power. Lord Mountbatten, serving as the last Viceroy of India, formally proclaimed the transfer of power, marking India's independence. This event officially occurred at the stroke of midnight between 14th August and 15th August, 1947.
Therefore, Statement 1 is correct.
Statement 2 Analysis: Gandhi's Presence
The second statement addresses Mahatma Gandhi's location during the Independence Day festivities. On 15th August, 1947, Mahatma Gandhi was not in Delhi, the capital, participating in the main celebrations. Instead, he was in Calcutta (now Kolkata), engaged in fasting and prayer to promote peace and unity amidst the communal violence surrounding the Partition.
Therefore, Statement 2 is also correct.
Conclusion
Since both Statement 1 and Statement 2 are factually accurate accounts of events surrounding India's Independence, the correct option is the one that includes both.
Option C: Both 1 and 2 accurately reflects the historical facts.
Important Questions from Freedom to Partition (1939-1947)
Name the freedom fighter of Chhattisgarh who was imprisoned along with his wife Rajkunwar Devi in Nagpur Central Jail for 6 months.
Freedom fighter Baba Purushottam Das was related to which place?
- Which of the following was/were the features of the Quit India Movement?
1. From the very beginning, it was a rural revolt
2. It was essentially a moderate movement
3. It was marked by the unprecedented use of violence
4. It was marked by acute state repression
Select the correct answer using the code given below : - Which one of the following statements about 'Princely States' in India is not correct?
- According to which one of the following plans/reports, the decision with regard to the partition of Punjab and Bengal was to be taken on the basis of voting of the Members of the respective Legislative Assemblies ?
