English

Which of the following international events forced Britain to consider handing over the governance of India to Indians? - History and Civics

Advertisements
Advertisements

Question

Which of the following international events forced Britain to consider handing over the governance of India to Indians?

Options

  • End of Fascism

  • Rise of Communism

  • World War II

  • Rise of USA as a Superpower

MCQ

Solution

World War II

Explanation:

World War II significantly weakened Britain economically and politically. After the war, Britain faced immense pressure both domestically and internationally to decolonise, as maintaining its empire became increasingly difficult. This, along with growing demands for independence in India, forced Britain to consider handing over governance to Indians.

shaalaa.com
  Is there an error in this question or solution?
Chapter 9: Independence and Partition of India - Exercises [Page 110]

APPEARS IN

Morning Star Total History and Civics [English] Class 10
Chapter 9 Independence and Partition of India
Exercises | Q I. 1. | Page 110
Share
Notifications

Englishहिंदीमराठी


      Forgot password?
Use app×