Indian History Quiz

Who was the first Prime Minister of India?

• Jawaharlal Nehru

• Rajiv Gandhi

• Mahatma Gandhi

• Indira Gandhi

When did India gain independence from British rule?

• September 1, 1945

• July 4, 1776

• August 15, 1947

• June 6, 1944

Which Indian emperor built the Taj Mahal?

• Jahangir

• Shah Jahan

• Akbar

• Aurangzeb

Who was known as the 'Father of the Indian Constitution'?

• Mahatma Gandhi

• Jawaharlal Nehru

• Subhas Chandra Bose

• Dr. B. R. Ambedkar

Which event led to the partition of India in 1947?

• Partition of Bengal in 1905

• Indian Independence Act of 1947

• Quit India Movement in 1942

• Jallianwala Bagh Massacre in 1919

Who was the leader of the Indian independence movement known as the 'Father of the Nation'?

• Subhas Chandra Bose

• Mahatma Gandhi

• Jawaharlal Nehru

• Indira Gandhi

Which ancient Indian civilization is known for its advanced urban planning and drainage system?

• Mayan Civilization

• Indus Valley Civilization

• Roman Empire

• Ancient Egypt

Who was the first female Prime Minister of India?

• Mamata Banerjee

• Sonia Gandhi

• Priyanka Gandhi

• Indira Gandhi

Which Indian state was known as the 'Land of Five Rivers'?

• Gujarat

• Maharashtra

• Kerala

• Punjab

Who was the Mughal emperor who built the Red Fort in Delhi?

• Aurangzeb

• Akbar

• Jahangir

• Shah Jahan