Question

What was the impact of the Indian Independence Act of 1947?

Answer 1

Instruction:

1. Should have 5-8 points.
2. Give an introduction to the act.
3. List down the impact

Solution:

The impact of the Indian Independence Act of 1947 was:

1. Two New Dominions: India was partitioned and two independent Dominions, India and Pakistan. They were created on August 15, 1947.
2. Provisions of Partition: Both Bengal and Punjab were divided into two parts. North West Frontier Province, as well as Sylhet district (Muslim majority area), joined west and east Pakistan respectively.
3. Governor-General for Each Dominion: A Governor-General for Each Dominion was appointed by the British King (on the advice of the Cabinet of the concerned Dominion) till the framing of the Constitutions.
4. Constituent Assemblies to serve as Central Legislatures: The Constituent Assemblies of both dominions were to act as the Central Legislature.
5. End of Jurisdiction of the British Parliament: The legislative authority of the British Parliament came to an end on August 15, 1947.
6. Princely States: They were left with the choice to join either Pakistan or India or stay independent.