71 years in Indian politics and policy. New Delhi: At 71, India has come a long way from the country the British exited in 1947, and which they believed (and hoped) would not survive in its then form. 1947: India gains independence from British rule. Do you have what it takes to become Trivia Champion is your brain filled with 100% trivia knowledge? Civics Mystery is going to test your Indian political trivia knowledge. Hope you do well. Take the quiz if you want to find out if you're a true Trivia Champion!