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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 youngest President of Indian National Congress?

  1. Maulana Abul Kalam Azad

  2. Jawahar Lal Nehru

  3. MK Gandhi

  4. Subhash Bose
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Explanation

Maulana Abul Kalam Azad became the youngest President of the Indian National Congress when he presided over the special session in Delhi in 1923 at the age of 35.

Multiple choice

The first Lok Sabha had …. Speakers

  1. No

  2. Two

  3. More than Two

  4. Non Indian
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The first Lok Sabha (1952-1957) had two Speakers: G.V. Mavalankar and M. Ananthasayanam Ayyangar.

Multiple choice

The first Lok Sabha had …. Speakers

  1. No

  2. Two

  3. More than Two

  4. Non Indian
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The first Lok Sabha (1952-1957) had two Speakers: G.V. Mavalankar, who served until his death in 1956, and M. Ananthasayanam Ayyangar, who succeeded him.

Multiple choice

Who was the tenth President of India?

  1. Dr. V. V Giri

  2. Shankar Dayal Sarma

  3. A.P.J Abdul Kalam

  4. K.R Naayanan
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Explanation

K.R. Narayanan served as the tenth President of India from 1997 to 2002.

Multiple choice

Which Congress President said 'I am a socialist'?

  1. J. L. Nehru

  2. Motilal Nehru

  3. Subhash Chandra Bose

  4. M.N. Roy
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Explanation

Jawaharlal Nehru famously declared his socialist leanings, particularly in his presidential addresses to the Congress, such as at the Lucknow session in 1936.

Multiple choice

Who among the following was the Chairman of the Sixth Pay Commission for central govt. employees which submitted its report to the Govt a few months back?

  1. Justice K.G.Balakrishnan

  2. Justice B.N.Srikrishna

  3. Justice A.M.Ahmadi

  4. Justice R.C.Lahoti

  5. None of these
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Explanation

Justice B.N. Srikrishna served as the Chairman of the Sixth Central Pay Commission, which submitted its recommendations to the Government of India in 2008.

Multiple choice

Common school system of education was first suggested by

  1. Kothari committee

  2. Mudaliar committee

  3. Shauna committee

  4. Pillai committee
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Explanation

The Kothari Commission (1964-1966) famously recommended the Common School System to promote social equality and provide quality education to all children regardless of background.

Multiple choice

All India Muslim League was established by

  1. Md. Rahman Khan

  2. Nawab Salimulla Khan

  3. Md. Jinnah

  4. Iqbal
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The All India Muslim League was founded in 1906 in Dhaka. Key figures included Nawab Salimullah Khan, Aga Khan III, and others.

Multiple choice

Who was the chairman of the Drafting Committee

  1. Rajendra Prasad

  2. J.L. Nehru

  3. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar

  4. Sachidanand Sinha
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Explanation

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar was the chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Constituent Assembly of India, which was responsible for drafting the Constitution.

Multiple choice

Who amidst the following Presidents held office for two terms?

  1. Dr. Rajendra Prasad

  2. Dr. Radhakrishnan

  3. Dr. Zakir Hussain

  4. Dr. Shankar Dayal Sharma
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Dr. Rajendra Prasad was the first President of India and the only one to serve two full terms in office. The others served only one term or died in office.

Multiple choice

Who was the first Speaker of the Lok Sabha?

  1. G. S. Dhillon

  2. G. V. Mavlankar

  3. H. N. Kunzru

  4. Baliram Bhagat
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B Correct answer
Explanation

G. V. Mavlankar served as the first Speaker of the Lok Sabha from 1952 to 1956. He is often referred to as the Father of the Lok Sabha.