Date of Indian Independence
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Question (English)
India finally won its independence on which date?
- 15 August 1950
- 26 January 1947
- 15 August 1947 ✓ Correct
- 26 January 1950
Explanation:
Correct Answer Explanation
India won its independence on 15 August 1947 after almost two centuries of British colonial rule.
Key Points:
- 15 August 1947 — Independence Day of India.
- 26 January 1950 — Republic Day, when the Constitution of India came into effect.
- The British rule lasted for nearly 200 years and had a deep impact on all aspects of the Indian economy.
Why Other Options Are Wrong
- A. 15 August 1950: Incorrect year — independence was in 1947.
- B. 26 January 1947: Wrong date — 26 January is Republic Day (1950).
- D. 26 January 1950: This is Republic Day, not Independence Day.
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