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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 Calcutta Art Society?

  1. Abanindranath Tagore

  2. Gaganendranath Tagore

  3. Nandalal Bose

  4. Asit Kumar Haldar
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Abanindranath Tagore was the first president of The Calcutta Art Society.

Multiple choice

Who was the first president of The Bombay Art Society?

  1. Raja Ravi Varma

  2. John Griffiths

  3. M. V. Dhurandhar

  4. G. K. Mhatre
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John Griffiths, a British artist and art educator, was the first president of The Bombay Art Society.

Multiple choice

Who is the founder of the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi?

  1. Raj Reddy

  2. Vijay Raghavan

  3. Subhash Khot

  4. S.N. Mitra
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S.N. Mitra is an Indian engineer and the founder of the Indian Institute of Technology, Delhi. He is known for his contributions to the field of electrical engineering and his work on power systems.

Multiple choice

Who is the founder of the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur?

  1. Raj Reddy

  2. Vijay Raghavan

  3. Subhash Khot

  4. S.N. Mitra
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S.N. Mitra is an Indian engineer and the founder of the Indian Institute of Technology, Kanpur. He is known for his contributions to the field of electrical engineering and his work on power systems.

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Who is the founder of the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur?

  1. Raj Reddy

  2. Vijay Raghavan

  3. Subhash Khot

  4. S.N. Mitra
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S.N. Mitra is an Indian engineer and the founder of the Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur. He is known for his contributions to the field of electrical engineering and his work on power systems.

Multiple choice

Who is the founder of the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras?

  1. Raj Reddy

  2. Vijay Raghavan

  3. Subhash Khot

  4. S.N. Mitra
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S.N. Mitra is an Indian engineer and the founder of the Indian Institute of Technology, Madras. He is known for his contributions to the field of electrical engineering and his work on power systems.

Multiple choice

Who was the leader of the Indian National Congress at the time of the Calcutta Killings?

  1. Jawaharlal Nehru

  2. Mahatma Gandhi

  3. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

  4. Abul Kalam Azad
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Jawaharlal Nehru was the leader of the Indian National Congress at the time of the Calcutta Killings.

Multiple choice

Who among the following literary figures served as the President of India from 1969 to 1974?

  1. V.V. Giri

  2. Zakir Hussain

  3. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan

  4. Lal Bahadur Shastri
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V.V. Giri, a trade unionist and politician, served as the President of India from 1969 to 1974.

Multiple choice

Who among the following literary figures served as the President of India from 1950 to 1962?

  1. Rajendra Prasad

  2. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan

  3. Zakir Hussain

  4. V.V. Giri
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Rajendra Prasad, a lawyer and politician, served as the first President of India from 1950 to 1962.

Multiple choice

Who among the following literary figures served as the President of India from 1962 to 1967?

  1. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan

  2. Zakir Hussain

  3. V.V. Giri

  4. Lal Bahadur Shastri
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Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan, a philosopher and politician, served as the President of India from 1962 to 1967.

Multiple choice

Who was the first Dalit Prime Minister of India?

  1. B.R. Ambedkar

  2. K.R. Narayanan

  3. Mayawati

  4. Jagjivan Ram
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K.R. Narayanan was the first Dalit Prime Minister of India.

Multiple choice

Who is the founder of the Indian National Theatre?

  1. Rabindranath Tagore

  2. Sisir Kumar Bhaduri

  3. Dwijendralal Ray

  4. Girish Chandra Ghosh
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Girish Chandra Ghosh is the founder of the Indian National Theatre.

Multiple choice

Who was the first President of India?

  1. Rajendra Prasad

  2. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan

  3. Zakir Hussain

  4. V. V. Giri
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Rajendra Prasad was the first President of India, serving from 1950 to 1962.

Multiple choice

Which President of India was also a renowned philosopher and teacher?

  1. Rajendra Prasad

  2. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan

  3. Zakir Hussain

  4. V. V. Giri
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Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan was a renowned philosopher and teacher who served as the second President of India from 1962 to 1967.

Multiple choice

Who was the only President of India to die in office?

  1. Rajendra Prasad

  2. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan

  3. Zakir Hussain

  4. V. V. Giri
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Explanation

Zakir Hussain was the only President of India to die in office, passing away in 1969.