Which Act separated India and Pakistan?

Correct answer: Indian Independence Act, 1947. The Indian Independence Act, 1947, created the two independent dominions of India and Pakistan.

Background: The Act followed the 3rd June Plan and ended British rule on 14–15 August 1947.

• 1919 Act: The 1919 Act introduced diarchy in the provinces.
• 1935 Act: The 1935 Act gave provincial autonomy and became the base of later constitutions.
• None of these: “None of these” is incorrect because the Indian Independence Act, 1947, is correct.

Did you know? It received royal assent on 18 July 1947.

Memory trick: 1947 Act = Partition Act.