Gandhiji and other Indian leaders did not approve but had no choice but to accept the partition due to widespread riots. Lesson-14 India Marches towards Independence Introduction The Indian Independence Act 1947 was passed by the British parliament. It was designed by Clement Attlee, the Prime Minister of Britain. The Act was also known as the Mountbatten Plan. The British rule of India would end with immediate Main Features of The Indian Independence effect. Act (1947) An independent dominion of India was made including the united provinces under the British. West Punjab, North West Frontier Province, Sindh and East Bengal would go to Pakistan. The Princely states were given the freedom to decide which dominion to join. and Pakistan dominions were granted complete freedom and they became members of British Commonwealth. Lord Mountbatten was the last Viceroy of India. He became the first Governor General of Independent India. Rajagopalachari was appointed the next Governor-General. Indian Constitution The Constitution was passed on November 26, 1949 and adopted on January 26, 1950, when India became a republic. It elected Dr Rajendra Prasad as the first President of India, Jawaharlal Nehru became the Prime Minister and Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel, the Deputy Prime Minister of India of Independent India. on the Path of The Indian economy has made great strides since 1947. – Progress India has undergone great infrastructural upgradation. Inspite of having numerous internal and external problems, India has survived as a nation with a single unified identity. Our economic progress can be witnessed in expansion and diversification of production both in industry and agriculture. The government has the infrastructure like power, information technology, communication, transport, etc., required by the industry. Five Year Plans were made to ensure systematic progress in all sectors.
Gandhiji and other Indian leaders did not approve but had no choice but to accept the partition due to widespread riots. Lesson-14 India Marches towards Independence Introduction The Indian Independence Act 1947 was passed by the British parliament. It was designed by Clement Attlee, the Prime Minister of Britain. The Act was also known as the Mountbatten Plan. Main Features of The Indian Independence Act (1947) The British rule of India would end with immediate effect. An independent dominion of India was made including the united provinces under the British. West Punjab, North West Frontier Province, Sindh and East Bengal would go to Pakistan. The Princely states were given the freedom to decide which dominion to join. and Pakistan dominions were granted complete freedom and they became members of British Commonwealth. Lord Mountbatten was the last Viceroy of India. He became the first Governor General of Independent India. Rajagopalachari was appointed the next Governor-General. Indian Constitution The Constitution was passed on November 26, 1949 and adopted on January 26, 1950, when India became a republic. It elected Dr Rajendra Prasad as the first President of India, Jawaharlal Nehru became the Prime Minister and Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel, the Deputy Prime Minister of India of Independent India. – on the Path of Progress The Indian economy has made great strides since 1947. India has undergone great infrastructural upgradation. Inspite of having numerous internal and external problems, India has survived as a nation with a single unified identity. Our economic progress can be witnessed in expansion and diversification of production both in industry and agriculture. The government has the infrastructure like power, information technology, communication, transport, etc., required by the industry. Five Year Plans were made to ensure systematic progress in all sectors.
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