15 Multiple-Choice Questions about Indian Independence Day 2024

1. When did India gain independence from British rule?

• A. August 15, 1945
• B. August 15, 1947
• C. January 26, 1950
• D. November 14, 1947

Answer: B. August 15, 1947

2. Who is considered the "Father of the Nation" in India?

• A. Jawaharlal Nehru
• B. Subhas Chandra Bose
• C. Mahatma Gandhi
• D. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

Answer: C. Mahatma Gandhi

3. What is the name of India's national anthem?

• A. Jana Gana Mana
• B. Vande Mataram
• C. Aye Mere Watan
• D. Saare Jahan Se Achha

Answer: A. Jana Gana Mana

4. Who was the first Prime Minister of independent India?

• A. Jawaharlal Nehru
• B. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
• C. Rajendra Prasad
• D. Maulana Abul Kalam Azad

Answer: A. Jawaharlal Nehru

5. What is the significance of the tricolor Indian flag?

• A. Represents the three major religions of India
• B. Symbolizes India's rich cultural heritage
• C. Represents the ideals of freedom, peace, and prosperity
• D. All of the above

Answer: C. Represents the ideals of freedom, peace, and prosperity

6. Which historical event is commemorated on Independence Day?

• A. The Jallianwala Bagh Massacre
• B. The Dandi March
• C. The adoption of the Indian Constitution
• D. The end of British colonial rule

Answer: D. The end of British colonial rule

7. Who led the Quit India Movement?

• A. Mahatma Gandhi
• B. Jawaharlal Nehru
• C. Subhas Chandra Bose
• D. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

Answer: A. Mahatma Gandhi

8. Which of the following is a national symbol of India?

• A. The Lion Capital of Ashoka
• B. The Taj Mahal
• C. The Ganges River
• D. The Peacock

Answer: A. The Lion Capital of Ashoka

9. What does the Ashoka Chakra on the Indian flag represent?

• A. The Dharma Chakra
• B. The Sun
• C. The Moon
• D. The Indian Army

Answer: A. The Dharma Chakra

10. Where was the Indian National Congress founded?

• A. Mumbai
• B. Kolkata
• C. Delhi
• D. Chennai

Answer: B. Kolkata

11. Who was the last Viceroy of India?

• A. Lord Mountbatten
• B. Lord Curzon
• C. Lord Irwin
• D. Lord Linlithgow

Answer: A. Lord Mountbatten

12. Which battle is considered a turning point in India's struggle for independence?

• A. The Battle of Plassey
• B. The Battle of Buxar
• C. The Battle of Plassey
• D. The Battle of Kozhikode

Answer: A. The Battle of Plassey

13. Which famous slogan was associated with the Indian Independence Movement?

• A. "Jai Hind"
• B. "Inquilab Zindabad"
• C. "Dilli Chalo"
• D. All of the above

Answer: D. All of the above

14. When was the Indian Constitution adopted?

• A. January 26, 1950
• B. August 15, 1947
• C. November 26, 1949
• D. December 9, 1946

Answer: A. January 26, 1950

15. Which of the following leaders is known for his contribution to Indian astronomy?

• A. C.V. Raman
• A. P.C. Mahalanobis
• C. Jagadish Chandra Bose
• D. Aryabhata

Answer: D. Aryabhata