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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

Which of the following leaders was the first Muslim to be elected to the Politburo of the Communist Party of India (Marxist)?

  1. Annie Raja

  2. Mohammed Salim

  3. Sitaram Yechury

  4. Brinda Karat
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Mohammed Salim was the first Muslim to be elected to the Politburo of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) in 2015.

Multiple choice

Which of the following leaders was the first tribal to be elected to the Politburo of the Communist Party of India (Marxist)?

  1. Annie Raja

  2. Mohammed Salim

  3. Sitaram Yechury

  4. Brinda Karat
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Annie Raja was the first tribal to be elected to the Politburo of the Communist Party of India (Marxist) in 2018.

Multiple choice

Who was the first president of the YSR Telangana Party?

  1. Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy

  2. K. Chandrashekar Rao

  3. N. Chandrababu Naidu

  4. P. Chidambaram
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Y. S. Rajasekhara Reddy was the first president of the YSR Telangana Party.

Multiple choice

Which Indian leader founded the Indian National Congress in 1885?

  1. Mahatma Gandhi

  2. Jawaharlal Nehru

  3. Vallabhbhai Patel

  4. A.O. Hume
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D Correct answer
Explanation

A.O. Hume, a retired British civil servant, played a key role in the formation of the Indian National Congress.

Multiple choice

Who was the first President of India?

  1. Mahatma Gandhi

  2. Jawaharlal Nehru

  3. Rajendra Prasad

  4. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan
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C Correct answer
Explanation

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

Multiple choice

Which Indian leader is known as the 'Missile Man of India'?

  1. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam

  2. Vikram Sarabhai

  3. Homi J. Bhabha

  4. C.V. Raman
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A.P.J. Abdul Kalam is known as the 'Missile Man of India' for his contributions to India's missile program.

Multiple choice

Which committee was appointed by the Government of India to review the implementation of the Official Languages Act, 1963?

  1. The Dinesh Goswami Committee

  2. The B.P. Sinha Committee

  3. The S.R. Bommai Committee

  4. The Madan Mohan Malaviya Committee
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The Dinesh Goswami Committee was appointed by the Government of India in 1996 to review the implementation of the Official Languages Act, 1963.

Multiple choice

Who was the first President of the Indian National Congress?

  1. Womesh Chunder Bonnerjee

  2. Dadabhai Naoroji

  3. Surendranath Banerjee

  4. Gopal Krishna Gokhale
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Explanation

Womesh Chunder Bonnerjee was the first President of the Indian National Congress, which was founded in 1885.

Multiple choice

Which Indian leader was the Chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Constituent Assembly?

  1. B.R. Ambedkar

  2. Jawaharlal Nehru

  3. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

  4. Rajendra Prasad
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Explanation

B.R. Ambedkar was the Chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Constituent Assembly, which was responsible for drafting the Indian Constitution.

Multiple choice

Which Indian leader was the first President of India?

  1. Rajendra Prasad

  2. Jawaharlal Nehru

  3. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

  4. B.R. Ambedkar
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Explanation

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

Multiple choice

Which Indian leader 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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H.J. Kania was the first Chief Justice of India, serving from 1950 to 1951.

Multiple choice

Which Indian leader was the first Attorney General of India?

  1. M.C. Setalvad

  2. C.K. Daphtary

  3. Niren De

  4. Soli Sorabjee
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M.C. Setalvad was the first Attorney General of India, serving from 1950 to 1963.

Multiple choice

Which Indian leader was the first Solicitor General of India?

  1. C.K. Daphtary

  2. Niren De

  3. Soli Sorabjee

  4. Harish Salve
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Explanation

C.K. Daphtary was the first Solicitor General of India, serving from 1950 to 1954.

Multiple choice

Which Indian leader was the first Law Minister of India?

  1. B.R. Ambedkar

  2. Jawaharlal Nehru

  3. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

  4. Rajendra Prasad
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B.R. Ambedkar was the first Law Minister of India, serving from 1947 to 1951.

Multiple choice

Which Indian leader was the first Minister of State for Law and Justice?

  1. C.K. Daphtary

  2. Niren De

  3. Soli Sorabjee

  4. Harish Salve
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Explanation

C.K. Daphtary was the first Minister of State for Law and Justice, serving from 1954 to 1957.