General India Knowledge Quiz

On Independence Day (August 15), the Prime Minister of India hoists the national flag from the ramparts of the Red Fort's Lahore Gate. This ceremony has been held annually since 1947. The other gates and structures are important parts of the Red Fort complex but not used for this ceremony.

Sarojini Naidu, known as the 'Nightingale of India,' became the first woman Governor of Uttar Pradesh in 1947 after independence. She was a key figure in India's freedom movement and a celebrated poet.

Dr. Rajendra Prasad served as India's first President from 1950 to 1962. Before becoming President, he was President of the Constituent Assembly that drafted India's Constitution and a key freedom movement leader.

Indira Gandhi was the first Indian woman to receive Bharat Ratna in 1971. Mother Teresa received it later in 1980, while M.S. Subbulakshmi got it in 1998. Aruna Asaf Ali never received Bharat Ratna.

General K.M. Cariappa became the first Indian Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army on January 15, 1949. Before him, this position was held by British officers. He led the Indian forces during the 1947-48 Kashmir war.

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel served as India's first Deputy Prime Minister from 1947 until his death in 1950. He was also India's first Home Minister and played a crucial role in integrating princely states. Morarji Desai became Deputy PM much later under Janata Party government.

Rajkumari Amrit Kaur became India's first woman Cabinet Minister, serving as Health Minister from 1947 to 1957. Dr. Vijayalakshmi Pandit was a diplomat, not a cabinet minister. Dr. Annie Besant was not in independent India's cabinet, and Sheila Dixit served much later as Delhi CM.

Sir Archibald Nye was the last British Governor of Madras province and continued as Governor even after India's independence in 1947. He served until 1948 when the position was abolished. The other options were from much earlier colonial periods.

Vijaya Lakshmi Pandit became the first woman and the first Indian to preside over the UN General Assembly in 1953. Indira Gandhi was PM but never UNGA President. Reita Faria was Miss World, not a diplomat.