Who was Prime Minister of the United Kingdom when India became independent in August 1947?
The United Kingdom government dates Clement Attlee’s premiership to 1945–1951. The UK National Archives places Indian independence in August 1947, within Attlee’s term.
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Who was Prime Minister of the United Kingdom when India became independent in August 1947?
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Correct answer C
The United Kingdom government dates Clement Attlee’s premiership to 1945–1951.
The UK National Archives places Indian independence in August 1947, within Attlee’s term.
Option feedback
Option A
Churchill’s terms were 1940–45 and 1951–55, outside August 1947.
Option B
Disraeli served in the nineteenth century.
Option C
Attlee’s 1945–51 premiership includes August 1947.
Option D
The official succession places Attlee in office at independence. John Simon does not appear in the official list of prime ministers.
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