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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 social studies ideals of our constitution preamble of the indian constitution features of indian democracy features of the constitution and preamble

The leader who fought for the rights of the minorities in the Constituent Assembly was _____________.

  1. Dr. Rajendra Prasad

  2. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar

  3. Pt. J. L. Nehru

  4. Shri K.M. Munshi
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar was the chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Indian Constitution and was a staunch advocate for the rights of minorities and marginalized communities.

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Identify the leader who was not a member of the Constituent Assembly _____________.

  1. K.M. Munshi

  2. Mahatma Gandhi

  3. J.L. Nehru

  4. Dr. Rajendra Prasad
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The Constituent Assembly was formed in 1946 with the responsibility of framing India's own Constitution and reviewing of prevailing laws and systems in the transition from British India to Independent India. Dr. Rajendra Prasad was the chairman of the Constituent Assembly. J.L. Nehru was the head of a Committee formed under Constituent Assembly and K.M. Munshi was the Member of the Drafting Committee.

Mahatma Gandhi was not a member of the Constituent Assembly.

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Who was the first Foreign Minister of free India?

  1. Jawaharlal Nehru

  2. Gulzari Lal Nanda

  3. Lal Bahadur Shastri

  4. John Mathai
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The First Prime Minister of Independent India Jawahar Lal Nehru also held the Post of Foreign Minister. He is the longest serving Foreign Minister of India with approximately 17 years of tenure.

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Which Report represented the first Indian attempt to draft a Constitutional Framework for India ?

  1. Motilal Nehru Report

  2. Jawaharlal Nehru Report

  3. Tej Bhadur Sapru Report

  4. M.A Ansari Report.
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A Correct answer
Explanation

The Motilal Nehru Report 1928 was a report by a committee headed by Pt. Motilal Nehru. This committee was created when Lord Birkenhead, Secretary of State of India asked the Indian leaders to draft a constitution for the country.

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______ was the leader of the Kisan Sabha.

  1. Baba Ramchandra

  2. N.G. Ranga

  3. Swami Sahajananda Saraswati

  4. Sane Guruji
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Kisan Sabha movement started in Bihar under the leadership of Sahajanand Saraswati who had formed in 1929 the Bihar Provincial Kisan Sabha (BPKS) in order to mobilise peasant grievances against the zamindari attacks on their occupancy rights, and thus sparking the farmers' movements in India.

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Who was the Chief Justice of India when public interest litigation (PIL) was introduced to the Indian Judicial System?

  1. M. Hidayatullah

  2. A.M. Ahmadi

  3. A. S. Anand

  4. P. N. Bhagwati
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D Correct answer
Explanation
Public Interest Litigation is the judicial innovation which enables any person who is public-spirited or who wants to act on behalf of some people to file a case in the court. The Concept of PIL was introduced by Justice PN Bhagwati.
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Who started the economic reforms in India?

  1. Rajiv Gandhi

  2. Atal Bihari Vajpayee

  3. Narasimha Rao

  4. M. S. Swaminathan
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The Narasimha Rao Government started economic reforms from 1991. These economic reforms are called as economic liberalisation. The Indian economy flourished as a result of the implementation of this policy.

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Who among the following said, "There can be no doubt that the standard of administration depends upon the caliber of civil servants who are appointed to these posts"? 

  1. Jawaharlal Nehru

  2. Dr. B.R. Ambedkar

  3. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

  4. Warren Hastings
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Dr BR Ambedkar, while explaining the reasons behind creation of All India services, made this comment. He emphasized on the strategic nature of some Govt posts and their role in ensuring high standards of administration.

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The Interim Government which took place on September $2$, $1946$ was headed by ___________.

  1. Rajendra Prasad

  2. Jawaharlal Nehru

  3. Vallabhbhai Patel

  4. C Rajagopalachari
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The interim government of India was formed on September 2, 1946 from the newly elected Constituent Assembly.  It was composed of 12 members including 3 Muslims nominated by the Congress.Jawaharlal Nehru was the Vice President of the council and he held powers of a Prime Minister.

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Who played an important role in bringing all the States in the Independent India into the country's unity?

  1. Sardar Patel

  2. Hume

  3. Subhash Chandra Bose

  4. Dr Rajendra Prasad
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A Correct answer
Explanation

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel served as the first Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister of India, leading the efforts to unify the princely states.