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Which of the following British political leader wanted to transfer power to India at the earliest?

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Sir Stafford Cripps
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Lord Mountbatten
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Lord Irwin
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Clement Attlee
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Solution

The correct option is D Clement Attlee
Elections in Britain did not favour the cause of the British rule in India. The Labour Party won in a landslide victory, and Clement Attlee became the Prime Minister. He wanted to transfer power to the Indians at the earliest. He sent a Cabinet Mission comprising Pethick Lawrence, Sir Stafford Cripps and A.V. Alexander to India.

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