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Question

Assertion (A): Britain made India free in 1947
Reason (R): Britain had become weak during the second World War

In the context of the above two statement which of the following is correct:

  1. Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A
  2. Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A
  3. A is true but R is false
  4. A is false but R is true

Answer:

Option B: Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A”.

India gained independence from British rule in 1947. While the weakening of Britain is a contributing factor, it's not the sole reason for India's independence.