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What was the basis of transfer of power to India on 15th August by ?
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- On this day the Indian National Congress had demanded “Poorna Swaraj”.
- On this day Mahatma Gandhi started ‘Quit India Movement’.
- Anniversary of formation of Interim Government
- Anniversary of the surrender of Japanese army before Admiral Mountbatten
Correct Option: D
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.”
