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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
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Dr. Manmohan Singh
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Farooq Abdullah
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Dinesh singh
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Alam Khan
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Dr. Manmohan Singh, then Finance Minister of India, led the Indian delegation to the first World Conference on Human Rights held in Vienna in 1993. This conference was significant for adopting the Vienna Declaration and Programme of Action.
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Prafulla Chandra Sen
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Bidhan Chandra Roy
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Prafulla Chandra Ghosh
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Jyoti Basu
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Prafulla Chandra Ghosh became the first Chief Minister of West Bengal on August 15, 1947, following India's independence. He served until 1948. Bidhan Chandra Roy, though more famous, was the second Chief Minister (1948-1962).
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Prafulla Chandra Sen
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Bidhan Chandra Roy
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Prafulla Chandra Ghosh
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Jyoti Basu
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Prafulla Chandra Ghosh became West Bengal's first Chief Minister in 1947 after independence, serving from 1947-1948. Bidhan Chandra Roy was the second and longest-serving CM. Jyoti Basu served much later (1977-2000).
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Dr. Bhimrao Ramoji Ambedkar
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Dr. Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar
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Dr. Bhimsen Ram. Ambedkar
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Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar
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Dr. B.R. Ambedkar's full name was Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar, where 'B.R.' stands for Bhimrao Ramji. He was the chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Indian Constitution and a key architect of the Indian Constitution.
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P V Rao
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Kasu Brahmananda Reddy
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Damodaram Sanjivayya
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Neelam Sanjiva Reddy
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Neelam Sanjiva Reddy was the first Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh, serving from 1956-1960 and again from 1962-1964. He later became India's 6th President. The other options - Kasu Brahmananda Reddy, Damodaram Sanjivayya, and P.V. Narasimha Rao - all served as CM but not first.
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General Sir Roy Bucher
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Sam Manekshaw
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General Kodandera Madappa Cariappa
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Kodandera Madappa Cariappa
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Agra
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Ahmadabad
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Delhi
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Amritsar
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The British Government arrested Gandhiji for sedition for the first time in Ahmedabad.
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S. C. Bose
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Rajagopalachari
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S. Bhagat Singh
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M. K. Gandhi
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This statement was made by Mahatma Gandhi.
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Lord Hunter
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Lord Irwin
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Lord Curzon
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Sir Chimanlal
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Lord Hunter presided over the Disorders Inquiry Committee at Ahmedabad on 9, January 1920.
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Sarojini Naidu
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Mira Behn
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Mahadev Desai
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Sardar Patel
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Sardar Patel did not accompany Gandhiji to attend the Second Round Table Conference in London.
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Maulana Azad
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Pattabhi Sitarammayya
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Jawaharlal Nehru
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Sardar Patel
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Maulana Azad was originally proposed to contest the election of President of Indian National Congress against Subhas Chandra Bose in 1939.
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Jawaharlal Nehru
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Sardar Patel
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Mahatma Gandhi
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Rajendra Prasad
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The Congress President in 1934 was Rajendra Prasad.
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Motilal Nehru
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Mahatma Gandhi
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Rash Behary Ghosh
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Madan Mohan Malaviya
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Madan Mohan Malaviya was the Chairman of Congress sub-committee to investigate the Jallianwala Bagh (Amritsar) massacre.
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Sardar Patel
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Lala Lajpat Rai
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Jawaharlal Nehru
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Motilal Nehru
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Jawaharlal Nehru was the Congress President when Poorna Swaraj was declared on 26th January 1930.
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G. D. Birla
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Madan Mohan Malaviya
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B. R. Ambedkar
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Sarojini Naidu
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Madan Mohan Malaviya acted as Gandhiji’s adviser at the Second Round Table Conference.