Q. Who among the following was the Prime Minister of England when India was given independence?
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Correct Answer: (A)
Attlee
Explanation:
India became independent on 15 August 1947.
At that time, the Prime Minister of Britain was Clement Attlee.
Louis Mountbatten was the last Viceroy of India, not the Prime Minister.
Winston Churchill was Prime Minister before Attlee (during most of World War II).
Archibald Wavell was the Viceroy of India before Mountbatten.
Explanation by: Team MCQ Buddy
India became independent on 15 August 1947.
At that time, the Prime Minister of Britain was Clement Attlee.
Louis Mountbatten was the last Viceroy of India, not the Prime Minister.
Winston Churchill was Prime Minister before Attlee (during most of World War II).
Archibald Wavell was the Viceroy of India before Mountbatten.