The Indian Independence Act, 1947 came into force on:

Correct answer: (c) 18 July 1947

Explanation

The Indian Independence Act, 1947 received the royal assent and came into force on 18 July 1947. It was based on the Mountbatten Plan of 3 June 1947.

• 4 July 1947: the bill was introduced in the British Parliament;
• 15 and 16 July 1947: it was passed by the House of Commons and the House of Lords;
• 18 July 1947: royal assent;
• 14–15 August 1947: Pakistan and India became independent dominions, the date the Act fixed for the transfer of power.