Question

Which of the following is a feature of the Indian Independence Act, 1947?
1. Declaring India as a Republic
2. Accession of Princely States into Indian Union
3. Continuation of the title of "Emperor of India" for the British Crown
4. Partition of India

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 4 : Partition of India

The correct answer is Partition of India.

• It provided for two dominion states: India and Pakistan
• The boundaries between the two dominion states were to be determined by a Boundary Commission which was headed by Sir Cyril Radcliff. Hence option 4 is correct.
• It provided for the partition of Punjab & Bengal and separate boundary commissions to demarcate the boundaries between them.
• The authority of the British Crown over the princely states ceased and they were free to join either India or Pakistan or remain independent.
• Both the dominions of India and Pakistan were to have Governor Generals to be appointed by the British King. The act also provided for a common Governor-general if both of them agreed.

• The constituent assemblies of both the states were free to make constitutions of their respective countries.
• For the time being till the constitution was made, both of them would be governed under the Government of India act 1935.
• Any modification or omission could be done by the Governor-General.
• British Government would not continue any control on any dominion.
• The Governor-general was invested with adequate powers until March 1948 to issue orders for effective implementation of the provisions of the Indian independence act 1947.
• Those civil servants who had been appointed before August 15, 1947, will continue in service with the same privileges.