Independence Day Quiz

What is the theme for 75 years of Independence Day celebrations?

• Self-reliant India

• Promote India's culture

• Nation First, Always First

• None of the above

Answer explanation

Nation First, Always First’ is the theme of India’s 75 years of Independence Day celebrations. 

Which of the following is/are true regarding the ratio of the national flag?

• The ratio of the length to the height of the flag shall be 3:2

• The ratio of the length to the width of the flag shall be 3:2

• The ratio of the length to the height of the flag shall be 2:3

• Both (a) and (b)

Answer explanation

The national flag shall be rectangular in shape. The ratio of the length to the height (width) of the flag shall be 3:2.

On Independence Day, the Prime Minister of India hoists our tricolor flag at:

• the Purana Qila, Delhi

• The Red Fort, Old Delhi

• The Red Fort, Agra

• The India Gate, New Delhi

Answer explanation

India became free from British rule on 15th August 1947 and the first Prime Minister of Independent India, Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru hoisted the Indian National Flag above Lahori Gate of Red Fort in Delhi. From that day Prime Ministers of India hoist our tricolour flag at the Red Fort, Old Delhi.

Who among the following was the Prime Minister of Britain at the time of Independence?

• Lord Mountbatten

• Winston Churchill

• Clement Attlee

• Ramsay MacDonald

Answer explanation

Clement Attlee was the Prime Minister of Britain at the time of Independence. He served the post from 1945-1955. 

Who among the following was the first Governor-General of new Dominions of India until June 1948?

• Lord Mountbatten

• C. Rajgopalchari

• Dr. BR Amdedkar

• Dr. Rajendra Prasad

Answer explanation

Lord Mountbatten became the first Governor-General of the new Dominions of India until June 1948. He swore in Jawaharlal Nehru as the first Prime Minister of independent India.

The famous quote "a tryst with destiny" is given by

• Dr. BR Ambedkar

• Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru

• Mahatma Gandhi

• Abdul Kalam Azad

Answer explanation

First Prime Minister Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru said, "Long years ago, we made a tryst with destiny and now the time comes when we shall redeem our pledge… At the stroke of the midnight hour, when the world sleeps, India will awake to life and freedom."

Which of the following Plan was known as the partition plan?

• Macaulay Plan 

• Atlee Announcement

• Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms

• Mountbatten Plan

Answer explanation

Lord Mountbatten, the Viceroy of India in 1947, put forth the partition plan widely known as the Mountbatten Plan. The Plan was accepted by Congress and the Muslim League.

Which of the following are the extremist leaders?

• Lala Lajpat Rai

• Bal Gangadhar Tilak

• Bipin Chandra Pal

• All of the above

Answer explanation

The Extremist leaders were Lala Lajpat Rai, Bal Gangadhar Tilak, Bipin Chandra Pal, and Aurobindo Ghosh. Instead of PPP (Protest, Prayer, and Petition) path, they emphasize self-reliance, constructive work, and swadeshi.

Who presided over the 1905 Congress session in Banaras?

• Gopal Krishan Gokhale

• Dadabhai Naroji

• Bal Gangadhar Tilak

• Aurobindo Ghosh

Answer explanation

The Congress session in Banaras (1905) was presided by Gopal Krishan Gokhale.

When the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre take place?

• 10 April, 1917

• 13 April, 1918

• 9 April, 1916

• 13 April, 1919

Answer explanation

Jallianwala Bagh Massacre took place on 13 April, 1919. People were gathered at Jallianwala Bagh in Amritsar to protest against the arrest of Saifuddin Kitchlew and Satyapal on 13 April 1919.