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Indian History - General Knowledge Questions
Who was the Viceroy at the time of Quit India Movement?
A)
Lord Mountbatten
B)
Lord Wavell
C)
Lord Irwin
D)
Lord Linlithgow

Correct Answer :   Lord Mountbatten

Lord Mountbatten, the Viceroy of India, presented a plan for the division of India into India and Pakistan, and the Indian leaders had no choice but to accept the division, as the Muslim League was adamant. Thus, India became free at the stroke of midnight, on August 14, 1947.

Published On : June 22, 2021
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