Question

Who had the power to bring India Independence Act into operation?

Options

• The Secretary of State for India

• The Governor General

• The British Prime Minister

• None of the above

Answer 1

The Governor General

Explanation:

The Governor General of India had the power to bring the Indian Independence Act of 1947 into operation. Lord Mountbatten, who was the last British Governor General of India, played a key role in implementing the provisions of the Act, which led to the partition of India and the creation of two independent nations, India and Pakistan, on August 15, 1947.