What was the basis of transfer of power to India on 15th August by?
(A) On this day the Indian National Congress had demanded “Poorna Swaraj”.
(B) On this day Mahatma Gandhi started ‘Quit India Movement’.
(C) Anniversary of formation of Interim Government
(D) Anniversary of the surrender of Japanese army before Admiral Mountbatten
Correct Answer : Anniversary of the surrender of Japanese army before Admiral Mountbatten
Question Asked : SSC Section Officer (Audit) Exam 1997
Explanation : In Lord Mountbatten’s words, as told to Larry Collins and Dominique Lapierre : “The date I chose came out of the blue. I chose it in reply to a question. I was determined to show I was master of the whole event. When they asked had we set a date, I knew it had to be soon. I hadn’t worked it out exactly then - I thought it had to be about August or September and I then went out to the 15th August. Why? Because it was the second anniversary of Japan’s surrender.”
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