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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
  1. Mahatama Gandhi

  2. Jawaharlal Nehru

  3. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

  4. Motilal Nehru

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B Correct answer
Explanation

The assembly met in its second plenary session from 20-24 January, 1947 and adopted an 'Objective Resolution' moved by Jawaharlal Nehru. The objective of the framers of the constitution was declared to be the creation of Sovereign Democratic Republic for India. 

Multiple choice
  1. A. K. Gopalan

  2. N.C. Chatterjee

  3. Mahavir Tyagi

  4. Dr. S. Radhakrishnan

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D Correct answer
Explanation

Dr. S. Radhakrishnan was the Chairman of the first Rajya Sabha. He was the only Chairman to have two terms (13.5.1952-12.5.1962). 

Multiple choice
  1. Gopal Krishan Gokhale

  2. Valentine Chirol

  3. Abdur Rahim

  4. Bal Gangadhar Tilak

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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Royal Commission on Public Services in India (1912) included prominent figures like Gopal Krishan Gokhale, Valentine Chirol, and Abdur Rahim. Bal Gangadhar Tilak was not a member of this commission. Tilak was a nationalist leader focused on the freedom movement.

Multiple choice
  1. Jawaharlal Nehru

  2. Bal Gangadhar Tilak

  3. Moti Lal Nehru

  4. Madan Mohan Malviya

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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Lucknow Pact (December 1916) was an agreement between the Indian National Congress and the Muslim League. Bal Gangadhar Tilak dominated the Congress negotiations, while Mazhar-ul-Haq led the Muslim League side. The pact made separate electorates permanent and included other political concessions.

Multiple choice
  1. Dr. Rajendra Prasad

  2. Dr. Sarva Palli Radhakrishnan

  3. Dr. B.R Ambedkar

  4. Sir B.N Rau

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D Correct answer
Explanation

Sir B.N Rau served as the Constitutional Advisor to the Constituent Assembly. He prepared the initial draft of the Constitution based on the decisions of the Assembly. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar was the Chairman of the Drafting Committee, not the Constitutional Advisor.

Multiple choice
  1. Dr. Subhash Chandra Bose

  2. Sardar Patel

  3. M.K. Gandhi

  4. J.L. Nehru

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel chaired the Fundamental Rights Committee of the Constituent Assembly. The committee was responsible for outlining the fundamental rights that would be included in the Constitution. Dr. Ambedkar headed the Drafting Committee, not the Fundamental Rights Committee.

Multiple choice
  1. QRPS

  2. QSPR

  3. RPQS

  4. SQRP

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The correct sequence is QSPR.