UPSC Polity Question
Consider the following statements: 1. The Act dropped the title of Emperor of India from the royal titles of the King of England. 2. The Act ended the British rule in India and declared India as an independent and sovereign state. 3. The Act provided for the appointment of some civil servants by the Secretary of State for India. How many of the above given statements are correct about the Indian Independence Act of 1947?
A. Only one
B. Only two
C. All three
D. None
Correct Answer:
B. Only two
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct: The Indian Independence Act of 1947 dropped the title 'Emperor of India' from the royal titles of the British King. Statement 2 is correct: The Act formally ended British rule and declared India an independent and sovereign state from August 15, 1947. Statement 3 is incorrect: The Act abolished the office of the Secretary of State for India and discontinued appointments to the civil services by this office.