Question

Which of the following British Prime Minister declared India free?
1. Winston Churchill
2. Lloyd George
3. Clement Atlee
4. Ramsay Mac Donald

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : Clement Atlee

The correct answer is Clement Attlee.

• Clement Atlee  was the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom at the time of India’s independence.
• British India was divided into independent dominions of India and Pakistan by the act of the parliament of the United Kingdom.
• The act was named the Indian independence act in 1947.
• The royal assent was given to act on 18th July 1947.
• For the independence of India, the Mountbatten plan was the last plan.
• It was announced by Atlee that, that British India would be provided with full self-government by 30 June 1948.
• Atlee also declared that the decision of the date of final transfer, the future of the princely state would be decided.
• The Mountbatten plan is also known as the June plan.