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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 first President of the Indian National Congress?

  1. Womesh Chunder Bonnerjee

  2. Dadabhai Naoroji

  3. Surendranath Banerjee

  4. Gopal Krishna Gokhale
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Womesh Chunder Bonnerjee was the first President of the Indian National Congress. He was elected at the first session of the Congress, which was held in Bombay in 1885.

Multiple choice

Which of the following was NOT a major leader of the Indian National Congress during the early 20th century?

  1. Bal Gangadhar Tilak

  2. Lala Lajpat Rai

  3. Bipin Chandra Pal

  4. Muhammad Ali Jinnah
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Muhammad Ali Jinnah was a prominent Muslim leader in India, but he was not a major leader of the Indian National Congress during the early 20th century. He later became the founder of the All-India Muslim League, which advocated for the creation of a separate Muslim state in India.

Multiple choice

Who was the President of the Constituent Assembly?

  1. Dr. Rajendra Prasad

  2. Jawaharlal Nehru

  3. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

  4. Mahatma Gandhi
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Dr. Rajendra Prasad was the President of the Constituent Assembly from December 11, 1946, to January 26, 1950.

Multiple choice

Which renowned filmmaker served as the first chairperson of the Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute (SRFTI)?

  1. Satyajit Ray

  2. Ritwik Ghatak

  3. Mrinal Sen

  4. Buddhadeb Dasgupta
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Satyajit Ray, the visionary filmmaker himself, served as the first chairperson of the Satyajit Ray Film and Television Institute (SRFTI) from its inception in 1995 until his passing in 1992.

Multiple choice

Which member of the Gandhi-Nehru dynasty is known as the 'General of the Congress'?

  1. Sonia Gandhi

  2. Rahul Gandhi

  3. Priyanka Gandhi Vadra

  4. Manmohan Singh
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Rahul Gandhi is known as the 'General of the Congress' due to his leadership role in the Indian National Congress.

Multiple choice

Who was the first President of the Indian National Congress?

  1. Womesh Chandra Bonnerjee

  2. Dadabhai Naoroji

  3. Surendranath Banerjea

  4. Gopal Krishna Gokhale
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Womesh Chandra Bonnerjee was the first President of the Indian National Congress, elected in 1885.

Multiple choice

Who was the President of the Indian National Congress during the Quit India Movement?

  1. Mahatma Gandhi

  2. Jawaharlal Nehru

  3. Vallabhbhai Patel

  4. Abul Kalam Azad
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Mahatma Gandhi was the President of the Indian National Congress during the Quit India Movement in 1942.

Multiple choice

Who was the President of the Indian National Congress when India gained independence in 1947?

  1. Jawaharlal Nehru

  2. Vallabhbhai Patel

  3. Abul Kalam Azad

  4. Rajendra Prasad
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Jawaharlal Nehru was the President of the Indian National Congress when India gained independence in 1947.

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Who was the President of the Indian National Congress during the Emergency in India (1975-1977)?

  1. Indira Gandhi

  2. Morarji Desai

  3. Charan Singh

  4. Rajiv Gandhi
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Indira Gandhi was the President of the Indian National Congress during the Emergency in India (1975-1977).

Multiple choice

Who was the President of the Indian National Congress when the party split in 1969?

  1. Indira Gandhi

  2. Morarji Desai

  3. Jagjivan Ram

  4. Y. B. Chavan
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Indira Gandhi was the President of the Indian National Congress when the party split in 1969.

Multiple choice

Who was the President of the Indian National Congress when the party merged with the Janata Party in 1977?

  1. Indira Gandhi

  2. Morarji Desai

  3. Jagjivan Ram

  4. Y. B. Chavan
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Indira Gandhi was the President of the Indian National Congress when the party merged with the Janata Party in 1977.

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Who was the President of the Indian National Congress when the party won the 1991 general elections?

  1. P. V. Narasimha Rao

  2. Rajiv Gandhi

  3. V. P. Singh

  4. Chandra Shekhar
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P. V. Narasimha Rao was the President of the Indian National Congress when the party won the 1991 general elections.

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Which Indian historian is known for his work on the history of the Indian National Congress?

  1. B. Pattabhi Sitaramayya

  2. D.G. Tendulkar

  3. Rajendra Prasad

  4. Jawaharlal Nehru
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B. Pattabhi Sitaramayya is a renowned Indian historian known for his work on the history of the Indian National Congress.

Multiple choice

Who wrote the book "The History of the Indian National Congress", which provides a comprehensive account of the history of the Indian National Congress?

  1. B. Pattabhi Sitaramayya

  2. D.G. Tendulkar

  3. Rajendra Prasad

  4. Jawaharlal Nehru
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B. Pattabhi Sitaramayya wrote the book "The History of the Indian National Congress", which provides a comprehensive account of the history of the Indian National Congress.

Multiple choice

Who is considered the founder of the Brahmo Samaj?

  1. Raja Ram Mohan Roy

  2. Debendranath Tagore

  3. Keshub Chandra Sen

  4. All of the above
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Raja Ram Mohan Roy is considered the founder of the Brahmo Samaj.