Correct Answer:
D. George VI
Correct answer: George VI. George VI reigned from 1936 to 1952, so he was king at the time of partition in 1947.
Background: He was the last Emperor of India until the title was dropped in 1948.
- George V: George V died in 1936.
- Victoria: Queen Victoria died in 1901.
- Atlee: Clement Attlee was the Prime Minister, not the monarch.
Did you know? He was the father of Queen Elizabeth II.
Memory trick: 1947 → George VI.