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Practice questionLife in the UK Test
In 1947, independence was granted to nine countries. Which of these were among them?
Correct answer
India, Pakistan and Ceylon (now Sri Lanka)
Why
In 1947, independence was granted to nine countries, including India, Pakistan and Ceylon. Other colonies in Africa, the Caribbean and elsewhere became independent over the next 20 years.
Answer choices
- AJamaica, Barbados and Trinidad
- BCanada, Australia and New Zealand
- CKenya, Nigeria and Ghana
- DIndia, Pakistan and Ceylon (now Sri Lanka)