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"Long years ago we made a tryst with destiny, and now the time comes when we shall redeem ourpledge …….” This was stated on the night of August 14, 1947 by -

A. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
B. C. Rajagopalachari
C. Jawaharlal Nehru
D. Dr. Rajendra Prasad
Answer» C. Jawaharlal Nehru
Explanation: India won independence from Britain by the Indian Independence Act 1947, ending the British Raj. This act, passed in June and receiving royal assent in July, took effect on 15 August 1947. On 15 August 1947, Jawaharlal Nehru, the first Prime Minister of free India, addressed the Constituent Assembly.
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