Key facts for exams
- Date: 15 August (every year)
- Type: National observance (India)
- Why it is observed: India became independent on 15 August 1947.
Frequently asked questions
- When is Independence Day observed?
- Independence Day is observed every year on 15 August.
- Why is Independence Day observed?
- India became independent on 15 August 1947.
- Is Independence Day a national or international day?
- It is a national observance (india).
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