Question

Given below are two statements, one labelled as Assertion (A) and the other labelled as Reason (R).

• Assertion (A) : The British sovereignty continued to exist in free India.

• Reason (R) : The British sovereign appointment the last Governor-General of free India.

In the context of the above two statements, which one of the following is correct?

• A. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is the correct explanation of (A).
• B. Both (A) and (R) are true, but (R) is not the correct explanation of (A).
• C. (A) is true, but (R) is false.
• D. (A) is false, but (R) is true.

Answer 1

Answer:

D. (A) is false, but (R) is true.

The Indian Independence Act was presented in the British Parliament on July 4, 1947. It received royal assent on July 18, 1947. According to its provisions, the British Government would not continue any control on any dominion from 15 August,1947. The British Sovereign appointed the last Governor-General of free India.