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When did India gain independence from Great Britain? A. 1947 B. 1914 C. 1917 D. 1974

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Answer is A. 1947

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Answer:

The Correct Answer is A.

Step-by-step explanation:

  • India gains independence in the year 1947 from its colonial master Great Britain, but this independence process led to the partitioned between Indian and Pakistan.
  • Two territories were divided based on religion, Muslim was given east and west Pakistan where Muslims majority people live and India remains secular where Hindu and Muslims both can live.
  • This partitioned led to the Bengal riots where thousands of people killed in the communal violence.

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