In which year the Commonwealth of Australia was formed?
A
1876
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B
1901
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C
1912
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D
1917
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Solution
The correct option is B 1901 Australia became an independent nation on 1 January 1901 when the British Parliament passed legislation allowing the six Australian colonies to govern in their own right as part of the Commonwealth of Australia.