History of India

Who was the first President of independent India?

• a) Jawaharlal Nehru

• b) Dr. Rajendra Prasad

• c) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

• d) Mahatma Gandhi

Who was known as the Iron Man of India?

• a) Bhagat Singh

• b) Lal Bahadur Shastri

• c) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

• d) Subhas Chandra Bose

In which year did India gain independence from British rule?

• a) 1942

• b) 1945

• c) 1947

• d) 1950

Who was the first Prime Minister of India?

• a) Indira Gandhi

• b) Lal Bahadur Shastri

• c) Jawaharlal Nehru

• d) Rajiv Gandhi

What was the primary language used in ancient Indian scriptures and texts?

• a) Sanskrit

• b) Hindi

• c) Tamil

• d) Urdu

Which Indian king fought against Alexander the Great?

• a) Chandragupta Maurya

• b) Ashoka

• c) Porus

• d) Bindusara

Which movement was led by Mahatma Gandhi in 1942 demanding an end to British rule in India?

• a) Non-Cooperation Movement

• b) Civil Disobedience Movement

• c) Quit India Movement

• d) Swadeshi Movement

Which ancient Indian university was famous for its teachings and attracted students from all over the world?

• a) Nalanda University

• b) Takshashila University

• c) Vikramashila University

• d) Banaras Hindu University

Which Indian freedom fighter is associated with the slogan "Give me blood, and I shall give you freedom"?

• a) Bhagat Singh

• b) Subhas Chandra Bose

• c) Chandra Shekhar Azad

• d) Lala Lajpat Rai

Which Indian state is known for the Ajanta and Ellora caves?

• a) Karnataka

• b) Maharashtra

• c) Tamil Nadu

• d) Rajasthan