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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

Which Indian photographer was known for his photographs of the Indian National Congress?

  1. Raja Deen Dayal

  2. Samuel Bourne

  3. John McCosh

  4. William Johnson
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William Johnson was an Indian photographer who is known for his photographs of the Indian National Congress.

Multiple choice

Who was the head of the Sabha in Vedic society?

  1. Raja

  2. Purohita

  3. Senani

  4. Gramani
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The Raja was the head of the Sabha in Vedic society, and was responsible for leading the discussions and ensuring the smooth functioning of the assembly.

Multiple choice

Who was the first President of the Indian National Congress?

  1. Womesh Chunder Bonnerjee

  2. Dadabhai Naoroji

  3. Surendranath Banerjea

  4. Gopal Krishna Gokhale
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Womesh Chunder Bonnerjee was the first President of the Indian National Congress, which was founded in 1885.

Multiple choice

Which Indian leader founded the Muslim League in 1906?

  1. Muhammad Ali Jinnah

  2. Liaquat Ali Khan

  3. Abul Kalam Azad

  4. Hasrat Mohani
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Muhammad Ali Jinnah founded the Muslim League in 1906 to protect the interests of Muslims in India.

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Who was the leader of the Indian National Congress during the Quit India Movement in 1942?

  1. Mahatma Gandhi

  2. Jawaharlal Nehru

  3. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

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

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Who was the first president of the Sikh National Congress?

  1. Master Tara Singh

  2. Giani Sher Singh

  3. Sardar Bahadur Mangal Singh

  4. Sardar Swaran Singh
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Master Tara Singh was the first president of the Sikh National Congress, serving from its foundation in 1920 until his death in 1967.

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Which Indian leader was known as the 'Lal-Bal-Pal' trio?

  1. Lala Lajpat Rai

  2. Bal Gangadhar Tilak

  3. Bipin Chandra Pal

  4. Surendranath Banerjea
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The 'Lal-Bal-Pal' trio was a group of three Indian nationalist leaders who were known for their fiery speeches and their call for 'Swaraj' (self-rule). They were all members of the Indian National Congress and were major figures in the Indian independence movement.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Bipan Chandra

  2. R.C. Majumdar

  3. D.D. Kosambi

  4. Irfan Habib
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Bipan Chandra is known for his work on the history of the Indian National Congress, particularly his analysis of the role of the Congress in the Indian independence movement.

Multiple choice

Who was the first president of the Indian National Congress?

  1. Womesh Chunder Bonnerjee

  2. Dadabhai Naoroji

  3. Surendranath Banerjea

  4. Gopal Krishna Gokhale
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Womesh Chunder Bonnerjee was the first president of the Indian National Congress, serving from 1885 to 1886.

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

  1. Mahatma Gandhi

  2. Jawaharlal Nehru

  3. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

  4. C. Rajagopalachari
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Mahatma Gandhi was the president of the Indian National Congress during the Quit India Movement in 1942.

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Who was the president of the Indian National Congress during the Dandi March?

  1. Mahatma Gandhi

  2. Jawaharlal Nehru

  3. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

  4. C. Rajagopalachari
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Mahatma Gandhi was the president of the Indian National Congress during the Dandi March in 1930.

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Who was the president of the Indian National Congress during the Non-Cooperation Movement?

  1. Mahatma Gandhi

  2. Jawaharlal Nehru

  3. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

  4. C. Rajagopalachari
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Mahatma Gandhi was the president of the Indian National Congress during the Non-Cooperation Movement in 1920-22.

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Who was the president of the Indian National Congress during the Civil Disobedience Movement?

  1. Mahatma Gandhi

  2. Jawaharlal Nehru

  3. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

  4. C. Rajagopalachari
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Mahatma Gandhi was the president of the Indian National Congress during the Civil Disobedience Movement in 1930-34.

Multiple choice

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

  1. Mahatma Gandhi

  2. Jawaharlal Nehru

  3. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

  4. C. Rajagopalachari
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Mahatma Gandhi was the president of the Indian National Congress during the Quit India Movement in 1942.

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Who was the first president of The Madras Art Society?

  1. Raja Ravi Varma

  2. Abanindranath Tagore

  3. Gaganendranath Tagore

  4. Nandalal Bose
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Raja Ravi Varma was the first president of The Madras Art Society.