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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

The 1773 Regulating Act created a governing council of 5. How many were company and Parliament?

  1. 1 were company members and 4 were nominated by Parliament

  2. 3 were company members and 2 were nominated by Parliament

  3. 2 were company members and 3 were nominated by Parliament

  4. 4 were company members and 1 were nominated by Parliament
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Regulating Act of 1773 established a five-member governing council in Bengal, consisting of the Governor-General and four councilors. To balance power, two members represented the East India Company, while three members were nominated directly by the British Parliament, often leading to political deadlock.

Multiple choice

When was the Charter Act passed and how many years did it renew the Company's Charter for?

  1. Passed in 1813 and renewed the Charter for another 35 years

  2. Passed in 1823 and renewed the Charter for another 35 years

  3. Passed in 1823 and renewed the Charter for another 20 years

  4. Passed in 1813 and renewed the Charter for another 20 years
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Charter Act of 1813 was passed by the British Parliament to renew the East India Company's charter for another 20 years. This periodic 20-year renewal was a standard practice, also seen in the subsequent Charter Acts of 1833 and 1853.

Multiple choice

Who is the first president of India

  1. Narendra modi

  2. Lal Bahdur shastri

  3. Dr Rajendra Prasad

  4. Jawarhal nehru
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Dr. Rajendra Prasad was the first President of India, serving from 1950 to 1962. He was a key freedom fighter and president of the Constituent Assembly that drafted India's constitution. Nehru was the first Prime Minister, not President.

Multiple choice

Who presidend over the 1905 Congress session in Banaras?

  1. Gopal Krishnan gokhale

  2. Dadabhai naroji

  3. Bal gangadhar tilak

  4. Aurobindo Ghosh
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Gopal Krishna Gokhale presided over the 1905 Banaras session of the Indian National Congress. This session was significant as it occurred during the backdrop of the partition of Bengal.

Multiple choice

Which of the which of the extremis leaders?

  1. Lala lajpat Rai

  2. Bal gangadhar tilak

  3. Bipin Chandra pal

  4. All of the above
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Lala Lajpat Rai, Bal Gangadhar Tilak, and Bipin Chandra Pal were collectively known as the Lal-Bal-Pal trio, who were the prominent leaders of the Extremist faction of the Congress.

Multiple choice

Who is known as the Father of Indian Constitution ?

  1. Mahatma Gandhi

  2. Dr.B.R.Ambedkar

  3. Jyotirao Phule

  4. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar served as the Chairman of the Drafting Committee and is widely recognized as the primary architect of the Indian Constitution. Other figures like Gandhi and Patel played crucial roles in the freedom struggle but did not hold this specific title.

Multiple choice

who was the president of the constituent assembly

  1. B. R. Ambedkar

  2. Dr. Rajendra Prasad

  3. Mahatama Gandhi

  4. you and me

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

Dr. Rajendra Prasad was the President of the Constituent Assembly. B.R. Ambedkar was the Chairman of the Drafting Committee (not Assembly President). Mahatma Gandhi was not a formal member of the Constituent Assembly, and 'you and me' is clearly a humorous incorrect option.

Multiple choice

The first President of India

  1. Dr. Zakitr Hussain

  2. B.D. Jatti

  3. S. Radhakrishnan

  4. Dr. Rajendra Prasad
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Dr. Rajendra Prasad was the first President of India, serving from 1950 to 1962.

Multiple choice

Name the first president of the first planning commission ?

  1. V K Krishna Menon

  2. Sardar vallabhbhai patel

  3. Dr Rajendra Prasad

  4. Jawaharlal Nehru
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D Correct answer
Explanation

The Prime Minister of India serves as the ex-officio Chairman of the Planning Commission. Jawaharlal Nehru was the first Prime Minister and thus the first chairman.