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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. J.L. Nehru

  2. Lal Bahadur Shastri

  3. Annie Basant

  4. None of these

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Annie Besant formed the Home Rule League in 1916 to advocate for self-rule within the British Empire. The movement demanded dominion status for India and inspired many nationalists. Bal Gangadhar Tilak also started a separate Home Rule League the same year.

Multiple choice
  1. M.K. Gandhi

  2. Bal Gangadhar Tilak

  3. J.L. Nehru

  4. None of these

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Bal Gangadhar Tilak was famously known as Lokmanya, which means accepted by the people as a leader.

Multiple choice
  1. J.L. Nehru

  2. MotiLal Nehru

  3. G.K. gokhale

  4. None of these

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Gopal Krishna Gokhale was considered the political guru of Mahatma Gandhi. Gandhi acknowledged Gokhale's guidance on Indian political issues and liberal nationalism. Gokhale founded the Servants of India Society and was a mentor to many leaders.

Multiple choice
  1. J.L. Nehru

  2. C. Gopalachari

  3. Lord Mountbatten

  4. None of these

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B Correct answer
Explanation

Dr. Rajendra Prasad took office as India's first President on January 26, 1950, from C. Rajagopalachari, who was the last Governor-General of independent India. Rajaji served as Governor-General from June 1948 until January 1950 when India became a Republic.

Multiple choice
  1. Lok Sabha and state Legislative Assemblies

  2. State Legislative Assemblies

  3. Lok Sabha and Council of States

  4. Constituent Assembly

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D Correct answer
Explanation

Rajendra Prasad (3 December 1884 – 28 February 1963) was an Indian politician who became the first President of India. He was one of the architects of the Indian Republic, having served as the president of the Constituent Assembly and later as the first president of independent India. 

Multiple choice
  1. Subhash Buse

  2. Jawaharlal Nehru

  3. Sardar Patel

  4. None of these

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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Constituent Assembly of India was elected to write the Constitution of India, and following independence served as the nation's first Parliament. The Union Constitution Committee, formed by the Constituent Assembly, was headed by Jawaharlal Nehru. Jawaharlal Nehru became a leader of the left wing of the Congress when fairly young.