alleryAt which moment did India and Pakistan legally come into existence?
ANoon on 15 August 1947
BMidnight of 14-15 August 1947
CMidnight of 25-26 January 1950
DDawn on 2 October 1947
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Midnight of 14-15 August 1947
1. Both dominions came into existence at midnight between 14 and 15 August 1947.
2. India marks 15 August as Independence Day.
3. 26 January 1950 is the date the Constitution took effect, not independence.
_Source: Wikipedia, History of India (1947–present), Partition of India_
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