Question
Download Solution PDFWho was the British Prime Minister when India gained independence in 1947?
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Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is Clement Attlee.
Key Points
- Clement Attlee was the British Prime Minister from 1945 to 1951.
- He led the Labour Party to victory in the 1945 general election, replacing Winston Churchill.
- Under Attlee's leadership, the British government decided to grant independence to India.
- The Indian Independence Act was passed on July 18, 1947, and India gained independence on August 15, 1947.
- Attlee's government also oversaw the partition of India, leading to the creation of Pakistan.
Additional Information
- Indian Independence Act 1947:
- This act was passed by the British Parliament and led to the partition of British India into two independent dominions, India and Pakistan.
- It marked the end of British rule in India and the transfer of power to Indian leaders.
- Mountbatten Plan:
- Also known as the June 3rd Plan, it was the plan for the partition of India proposed by the last Viceroy of India, Lord Louis Mountbatten.
- It outlined the method of partition and was accepted by the Indian National Congress and the Muslim League.
- Partition of India:
- The partition resulted in the creation of two independent dominions, India and Pakistan.
- It led to significant demographic shifts, with large-scale migrations and communal violence.
- Labour Government Reforms:
- Under Attlee, the Labour government implemented significant reforms including the establishment of the National Health Service (NHS) and the nationalization of key industries.
- These reforms laid the foundations for the modern welfare state in the UK.
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