8/9/23, 12:26 PM Indian Independence Day 2023 -Quiz

Indian Independence Day 2023 -Quiz

1. Who designed the Indian national flag, and what do its colors symbolize? *

Mahatma Gandhi; peace and harmony

Jawaharlal Nehru; courage and sacrifice

Pingali Venkayya; patriotism and freedom

Subhash Chandra Bose; unity and diversity

2. Who was the leader of the Indian independence movement known as the
"Father of the Nation"? *

Subhash Chandra Bose

Bhagat Singh

Jawaharlal Nehru

Mahatma Gandhi

3. Who was the Viceroy of India when independence was granted? *

Lord Canning

Lord Mountbatten

Lord Curzon

Lord Wellesley

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4. Which document officially marks India's independence? *

Indian Independence Act

Indian National Charter

Indian Constitution

Indian Independence Declaration

5. What is the importance of the "Tryst with Destiny" speech by Jawaharlal Nehru?
*

It declared India's independence from British rule

It outlined the future goals and aspirations of independent India

It called for unity among all political parties

It highlighted India's military achievements during the freedom struggle

6. Which iconic event led to the nonviolent civil disobedience movement during
the independence struggle? *

Dandi March

Jallianwala Bagh Massacre

Chauri Chaura Incident

Quit India Movement

7. Which famous slogan was coined during the Indian independence movement?
*

Long live the King!

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Inquilab Zindabad!

God Save the Queen!

Vande Mataram!

8. Which significant document was adopted by the Constituent Assembly of India

on January 26, 1950? *

Indian Independence Act

Indian Constitution

Indian National Charter

Indian Republic Declaration

9. The Indian national song "Vande Mataram" was written by: *

Rabindranath Tagore

Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay

Sarojini Naidu

Subramania Bharati

10. What is the name of the historic event that marked the commencement of the
Indian independence movement in 1857? *

Quit India Movement

Jallianwala Bagh Massacre

Indian Rebellion of 1857

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Chauri Chaura Incident

11. The Indian national emblem, the Ashoka Chakra, contains how many spokes? *

20

22

24

26

12. Which famous resolution was passed by the Indian National Congress in 1930,
leading to the Civil Disobedience Movement? *

Lahore Resolution

Karachi Resolution

Nagpur Resolution

Dandi Resolution

13. The "Simon Commission" was appointed by the British government to: *

Review the Indian Constitution

Investigate the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre

Implement economic reforms in India

Evaluate the progress of the Civil Disobedience Movement

14. Who was the first British Prime Minister to announce the granting of
independence to India? *

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Winston Churchill

Neville Chamberlain

Clement Attlee

Harold Macmillan

15. Who became the first Governor-General of independent India? *

C. Rajagopalachari

Lord Mountbatten

Jawaharlal Nehru

Dr. Rajendra Prasad

16. The transfer of power from British rule to independent India was celebrated as
"Dominion Day" until which year? *

1947

1948

1949

1950

17. The national emblem of India, the Lion Capital of Ashoka, was adopted from
the pillar found in which ancient city? *

Varanasi

Patna

Sarnath

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Bodh Gaya

18. The "Quit India Movement" of 1942, also known as the "August Movement,"
was launched in response to: *

The Rowlatt Act

The Partition of Bengal

The Cripps Mission

The Jallianwala Bagh Massacre

19. Which Indian leader, also known as the "Lion of Punjab," played a significant
role in the freedom struggle and was one of the founders of the Ghadar Party?
*

Bal Gangadhar Tilak

Bhagat Singh

Lala Lajpat Rai

Chandrashekhar Azad

20. The Simon Commission, appointed in 1927, faced strong opposition in India
because: *

It proposed the partition of Bengal

It recommended the abolition of the princely states

It consisted of all British members with no Indian representation

It proposed increased taxation on Indian farmers

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21. The famous salt satyagraha or "Salt March" of 1930 was carried out against: *

The imposition of heavy taxes on salt

The ban on the production of salt by Indians

The British monopoly on salt production and sale

The forced labor in salt mines

22. The revolutionary leader, Chandrashekhar Azad, was associated with which
group? *

Indian National Army (INA)

Ghadar Party

Anushilan Samiti

Hindustan Socialist Republican Association (HSRA)

23. The "Purna Swaraj" declaration was made during which Indian National
Congress session? *

Surat session (1907)

Lahore session (1929)

Bombay session (1915)

Lucknow session (1916)

24. The Rowlatt Act, passed in 1919, empowered the British government to: *

Censor the press

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Confiscate land from Indians

Arrest and imprison Indians without trial

Impose higher taxes on Indians

25. Who was the first British Governor-General of India? *

Lord Dalhousie

Lord Cornwallis

Lord Canning

Lord Mountbatten

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