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Indian Independence Movement

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The Indian Independence Movement encompasses the efforts and events that led to India freeing itself from colonial rule. This hub covers key leaders, the Indian National Congress, and major movements like Quit India. Questions on this topic frequently appear in general awareness sections.

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Indian Independence Movement Questions

Multiple choice

Who was the first President of India?

  1. Rajendra Prasad

  2. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan

  3. Zakir Hussain

  4. V. V. Giri
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Rajendra Prasad was the first President of India, serving from 1950 to 1962.

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Who was the first Chief Justice of India?

  1. H.J. Kania

  2. M.C. Chagla

  3. Y.V. Chandrachud

  4. P.N. Bhagwati
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Harilal Jekisundas Kania was the first Chief Justice of India, serving from January 26, 1950, to November 6, 1951.

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Who among the following was the first Indian to serve as the President of the Sahitya Akademi?

  1. Suniti Kumar Chatterji

  2. K. M. Munshi

  3. Jawaharlal Nehru

  4. Sarojini Naidu
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Suniti Kumar Chatterji was the first Indian to serve as the President of the Sahitya Akademi, a national academy of letters in India.

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Who among the following was the first Indian to be appointed as the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Delhi?

  1. Mahatma Gandhi

  2. Jawaharlal Nehru

  3. Sarojini Naidu

  4. Hari Singh Gour
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Hari Singh Gour was the first Indian to be appointed as the Vice-Chancellor of the University of Delhi.

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Which Indian literary scholar served as the Chairman of the University Grants Commission?

  1. Jawaharlal Nehru

  2. Sarojini Naidu

  3. Mahatma Gandhi

  4. D. S. Kothari
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D. S. Kothari was an Indian physicist and educational administrator who served as the Chairman of the University Grants Commission.

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Who among the following was the first Indian to be appointed as the Secretary of the Ministry of Education?

  1. Mahatma Gandhi

  2. Jawaharlal Nehru

  3. Sarojini Naidu

  4. Humayun Kabir
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Humayun Kabir was an Indian educationist and politician who served as the Secretary of the Ministry of Education.

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Which Indian literary scholar served as the Chairman of the Central Board of Secondary Education?

  1. Jawaharlal Nehru

  2. Sarojini Naidu

  3. Mahatma Gandhi

  4. K. G. Saiyidain
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K. G. Saiyidain was an Indian educationist and administrator who served as the Chairman of the Central Board of Secondary Education.

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Who among the following was the first Indian to be appointed as the Director of the National Council of Educational Research and Training?

  1. Mahatma Gandhi

  2. Jawaharlal Nehru

  3. Sarojini Naidu

  4. J. P. Naik
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J. P. Naik was an Indian educationist and administrator who served as the Director of the National Council of Educational Research and Training.

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Who among the following was the first Indian to be appointed as the Director of the Indian Institute of Advanced Study?

  1. Mahatma Gandhi

  2. Jawaharlal Nehru

  3. Sarojini Naidu

  4. C. D. Deshmukh
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C. D. Deshmukh was an Indian economist and civil servant who served as the Director of the Indian Institute of Advanced Study.

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Which Indian literary scholar served as the Chairman of the Sangeet Natak Akademi?

  1. Jawaharlal Nehru

  2. Sarojini Naidu

  3. Mahatma Gandhi

  4. Amjad Ali Khan
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Amjad Ali Khan is an Indian sarod player and composer who served as the Chairman of the Sangeet Natak Akademi.

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Who among the following was the first Indian to be appointed as the Director of the Lalit Kala Akademi?

  1. Mahatma Gandhi

  2. Jawaharlal Nehru

  3. Sarojini Naidu

  4. K. G. Subramanyan
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K. G. Subramanyan was an Indian painter and sculptor who served as the Director of the Lalit Kala Akademi.

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Who among the following was the first Indian to be appointed as the Director of the National Council of Applied Economic Research?

  1. Mahatma Gandhi

  2. Jawaharlal Nehru

  3. Sarojini Naidu

  4. P. S. Lokanathan
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P. S. Lokanathan was an Indian economist and civil servant who served as the Director of the National Council of Applied Economic Research.

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Who was the Chairman of the Constituent Assembly that drafted the Constitution of India?

  1. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar

  2. Jawaharlal Nehru

  3. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

  4. Mahatma Gandhi
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Dr. B.R. Ambedkar was the Chairman of the Constituent Assembly that drafted the Constitution of India.

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The 'Swaminathan Commission' was formed to address the challenges faced by the agricultural sector in India. Who chaired this commission?

  1. M.S. Swaminathan

  2. C. Subramaniam

  3. B. Sivaraman

  4. V. Kurien
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The 'Swaminathan Commission' was chaired by M.S. Swaminathan, a renowned agricultural scientist and the father of the Green Revolution in India. The commission was tasked with examining the challenges faced by the agricultural sector and recommending measures to improve the livelihoods of farmers and ensure food security.

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Who was the first president of the Handball Federation of India (HFI)?

  1. S. M. Krishna

  2. K. P. S. Gill

  3. N. K. P. Salve

  4. Jagmohan Dalmiya
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S. M. Krishna was the first president of the Handball Federation of India (HFI).