In which year did Myanmar gain independence?

Correct answer: 1948

Myanmar, formerly called Burma, became independent from British rule on 4 January 1948. Its independence followed the political changes in British India and the wider movement of Asian peoples against colonial rule. Remembering the former name is useful because many historical sources discuss Burma even though the modern country is called Myanmar. The date belongs to the early post-war wave of Asian decolonization.

Option B is correct because 1948 is the year of Myanmar’s independence. The nearby alternatives can be confusing: 1947 relates to important political changes and agreements in the region, but it was not the final independence year for Myanmar. The other listed years do not mark this event. Therefore, the best answer is the date that identifies the formal end of British colonial rule in Myanmar.