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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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J.L. Nehru
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Lal Bahadur Shastri
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Annie Basant
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None of these
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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.
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M.K. Gandhi
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Bal Gangadhar Tilak
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J.L. Nehru
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None of these
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Bal Gangadhar Tilak was famously known as Lokmanya, which means accepted by the people as a leader.
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W.C. Banerjee
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A.O. Hume
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J.B. Kripalani
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J.L. Nehru
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J.B. Kripalani was the President of the Indian National Congress during the time of India's independence in 1947.
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Abdul Kalam Azad
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Rafi Ahmed Kidwai
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Mohammed Ali
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Badruddin Tyabji
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Badruddin Tyabji was the first Muslim to be elected as the President of the Indian National Congress in 1887.
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J.L. Nehru
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MotiLal Nehru
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G.K. gokhale
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None of these
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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.
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J.L. Nehru
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C. Gopalachari
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Lord Mountbatten
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None of these
B
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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.
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Lok Sabha and state Legislative Assemblies
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State Legislative Assemblies
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Lok Sabha and Council of States
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Constituent Assembly
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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.
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Subhash Buse
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Jawaharlal Nehru
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Sardar Patel
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None of these
B
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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.
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Wavell
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Minto
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Morley
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Ripon
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Veerappa Moily
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Natwar Singh
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C. B. Bhave
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M. S. Gill
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Veerappa Moily served as the Chairman of the Second Administrative Reforms Commission, which was established to suggest ways to improve public administration in India.
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Dr. Rajendra Prasad
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Lala Lajpat Rai
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Smt. Annie Besant
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Ram Manohar Lohia
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After Subhash Chandra Bose resigned from the presidency of the Indian National Congress in 1939, Dr. Rajendra Prasad was elected to succeed him.
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P.C. Joshi
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M.N Roy
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Acharya Narendra Dev
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V.D. Savardra Dev
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A reputed scholar, socialist and nationalist, Acharya Narendra Dev was a lawyer by profession. In 1948, he cut off links with the Congress to form the Socialist Party and became its Chairman.
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Swarajya Party.
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Brahma Samaj
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Arya Samaj
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None of these
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Motilal Nehru and Chittaranjan Das founded the Swarajya Party in 1923 after the suspension of the Non-Cooperation Movement.
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V.K.R.V. Rao
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Dadabhi Naoroji
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R.C. Dutt
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D.R. Gadgil
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Satyendra Nath Bose
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WC Bannerji
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Surendra Nath Bannerji
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Gopal Krishna Gokhale
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The Indian Association was founded in 1876 by Surendra Nath Bannerji and Ananda Mohan Bose. It served as a significant precursor to the Indian National Congress.