Question

Choose the clauses of the Indian Independence Act, 1947.

• A. Pakistan would include Sind, Baluchistan, Northwest Frontier Province, West Punjab, East Bengal, and the Sylhet district in Assam.
• B. The dominions of India and Pakistan would have their own Constituent Assemblies with legislative powers over their dominions.
• C. The two dominions would be led by a President, acting upon the advice of the Prime Minister.
• D. The office of the Secretary of State for India would be abolished.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (B), (D)

The correct options are
A Pakistan would include Sind, Baluchistan, Northwest Frontier Province, West Punjab, East Bengal, and the Sylhet district in Assam.
B The dominions of India and Pakistan would have their own Constituent Assemblies with legislative powers over their dominions.
D The office of the Secretary of State for India would be abolished.

The Indian Independence Bill received Royal Assent on 18 July, 1947. Its provisions asserted that Pakistan would be made up of Sind, Baluchistan, Northwest Frontier Province, West Punjab, East Bengal, and the Sylhet district in Assam. The dominions of India and Pakistan would have their own Constituent Assemblies with legislative powers over their dominions, and were to be led by a Governor-General who would act upon the advice of the Minister. The office of the Secretary of State for India would be abolished.