Which country gained independence from Great Britain in 1947?

Which country gained independence from Great Britain in 1947?

• A. India
• B. Nigeria
• C. Canada
• D. Australia

Answer: (A)

Independence in 1947 is when a colony becomes a sovereign nation after a long struggle for self-rule. India achieved this in 1947, with independence on August 15 and the partition of British India into two states, India and Pakistan. This year specifically marks the end of British rule there. The other countries listed moved to full independence at different times: Nigeria joined the ranks in 1960, while Canada and Australia had established significant self-government earlier in the 20th century (Canada with milestones in the 1930s and 1940s leading to full sovereignty, and Australia in 1901 with later autonomy solidified).

Independence in 1947 is when a colony becomes a sovereign nation after a long struggle for self-rule. India achieved this in 1947, with independence on August 15 and the partition of British India into two states, India and Pakistan. This year specifically marks the end of British rule there.

The other countries listed moved to full independence at different times: Nigeria joined the ranks in 1960, while Canada and Australia had established significant self-government earlier in the 20th century (Canada with milestones in the 1930s and 1940s leading to full sovereignty, and Australia in 1901 with later autonomy solidified).