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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 submitted a petition in 1875 to the House of Commons demanding India’s direct representation in the British Parliament?

  1. The Deccan Association

  2. The Indian Association

  3. The Madras Mahajan Sabha

  4. The Poona Sarvajanik Sabha
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Indian Association of Calcutta was founded in 1876. Indian League was established in 1875 by young nationalists of Bengal led by S. N. Banerjee and Anand Mohan Bose.

Multiple choice

Who formed the Swaraj Party within the Congress?

  1. Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru

  2. Motilal Nehru and C. R. Das

  3. Jawaharlal Nehru and C. R. Das

  4. Mahatma Gandhi and C. R. Das

  5. Motilal Nehru and Jawaharlal Nehru
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B Correct answer
Explanation

This is the correct answer.

Multiple choice

Poon pact was signed between which of the following?

  1. Subhash Chandra Bose and Jawaharlal Nehru

  2. Jawaharlal Nehru and B. R. Ambedkar

  3. B. R. Ambedkar and Mahatma Gandhi

  4. Subhash Chandra Bose and Mahatma Gandhi

  5. Mahatma Gandhi and Jawaharlal Nehru
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Poona pact was signed between B. R. Ambedkar and Mahatma Gandhi.

Multiple choice

Who was honoured by being elected thrice as the President of the Indian National Congress?

  1. Mahatma Gandhi

  2. Subhash Chandra Bose

  3. Bal Gangadhara Tilak

  4. Dadabhai Naoroji
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Dadabhai Naoroji was elected President of the Indian National Congress three times: 1886, 1893, and 1906. He was a founding member of the Congress and a key figure in India's early independence movement, known for his economic critique of British rule (Drain Theory).

Multiple choice

The first scientist President of India was

  1. Abdul Kalam

  2. C.V. Raman

  3. Aryabhatta

  4. Ramanujam
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Explanation

Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, known as the Missile Man of India, served as India's 11th President from 2002 to 2007. He was a renowned aerospace scientist who worked on India's missile and space programs before becoming President.

Multiple choice

First speaker of the Lok Sabha was

  1. Sardar Hukum singh

  2. G. V. Mavalankar

  3. S. Radhakrishnan

  4. A. Anantha Sayanam Ayyangar
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Ganesh Vasudev Mavalankar served as the first Speaker of the Lok Sabha from 1952 to 1956. He had previously been the President (Speaker) of the Constituent Assembly and had extensive parliamentary experience. A. Anantha Sayanam Ayyangar was the second Speaker.

Multiple choice

In India who worked for the regional planning?

  1. L. S. Bhatt

  2. A. T. A. Larmanth

  3. Sen Gupta and Sadasyuk

  4. All of these
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Explanation

All three individuals mentioned - L. S. Bhatt, A. T. A. Larmanth, and Sen Gupta along with Sadasyuk - made significant contributions to regional planning work in India during different periods. Regional planning was a collaborative field with multiple scholars contributing to the development of planning frameworks and methodologies for India's diverse geographical and economic landscape.

Multiple choice

Who was the first President of Indian National Congress?

  1. W.C. Banerjee

  2. A.O. Hume

  3. Annie Besant

  4. Mahatma Gandhi
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Explanation

Womesh Chunder Bonnerjee (W.C. Bonnerjee) was the first President of the Indian National Congress in 1885. A.O. Hume was the founder and organizer but not the first president.