The 'Attlee Declaration' announced the British intention to transfer power by: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The 'Attlee Declaration' announced the British intention to transfer power by:
A. March 1947
B. January 1948
C. August 1947
D. June 1948
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
The Attlee Declaration of February 1947 announced that the British would transfer power to India by June 1948. This set the stage for the Mountbatten Plan.

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