Question : The transition from British colonial rule to independence in India was achieved through:
Option 1: A violent revolution
Option 2: A peaceful transfer of power
Option 3: A military coup
Option 4: A foreign intervention
Correct Answer: A peaceful transfer of power
Solution : The transition from British colonial rule to independence in India was achieved through a peaceful transfer of power. This was the result of prolonged non-violent resistance and negotiations, leading to the independence of India on August 15, 1947.