When did Lord Louis Mountbatten arrive in India to address the violence between Hindus and Muslims?
Lord Louis Mountbatten arrived in India in March 1947. He found violence raging in Punjab and Bengal when he took office.
Questions about Dominion of India
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What date did the Radcliffe Commission announce its award for the partition of India?
The Radcliffe Commission announced its award on the 17th of August 1947. This announcement came two days after the transfer of power from Britain to India.
Who assassinated Mahatma Gandhi and on what date did this event occur?
Nathuram Godse, a Hindu nationalist member of the Hindu Mahasabha, assassinated Gandhi on the 30th of January 1948. Godse shot Gandhi three times in the chest as he walked toward his evening prayer meeting at Birla House.
Which princely states formed Saurashtra and Rajasthan during the integration period?
Baroda State and Kathiawar combined to form Saurashtra while Rajputana states united to form Rajasthan. Sardar Patel and V. P. Menon used threats and inducements to integrate these states into a new federal union.
When was the final constitution of India promulgated and who became the first President?
Rajendra Prasad was elected as first President of India on the 26th of January 1950 when Lord Mountbatten's term ended. The Constituent Assembly drafted the final constitution with uncommon speed between 1946 and 1949.
What was the literacy rate for rural women in India in 1951 according to the provided text?
In 1951 literacy was still very low especially among rural women at 7.62%. Most deprived groups included Untouchables who remained in ritual pollution despite Gandhi's anti-untouchability campaigns.