Independance Day Quiz

I am known as the Father of the Nation, my peaceful ways brought us liberation. Who am I?

• Vinayak Damodar Savarkar

  He was a leading figure in the Hindu Mahasabha. The prefix "Veer" has been applied to his name by his followers.

• Bal Gangadhar Tilak

  Bal Gangadhar Tilak, endeared as Lokmanya

  The British colonial authorities called him "The father of the Indian unrest"

• Mahatma Gandhi

  He believed in peace and togetherness of all Indians. He promoted simplicity, humility and truthfulness.

  I am a woman of courage, fighting for my country’s stage. With a sword and a horse, I led the way. Who am I, can you say?

• Rani Lakshmibai

  She was the epitome of courage and bravery. Rani Lakshmibai, also known as the Rani of Jhansi. She was one of the first women freedom fighters of India

• Savitribai Phule

  Savitribai Phule was one of the first female teachers in India

• Vijay Laxmi Pandit

  She served as the 8th President of the United Nations General Assembly from 1953 to 1954, the first woman appointed to either post. She was also the 6th Governor of Maharashtra from 1962 to 1964.

With a pen, I awakened the nation, inspiring revolution with my oration. My words were sharper than a sword, for freedom I stood forward. Who am I?

• Mahatma Gandhi

  He believed in peace and togetherness of all Indians. He promoted simplicity, humility and truthfulness.

• Ram Prasad Bismil

  Bismil was among the most notable Indian freedom fighters who opposed British colonialism.

• Bal Gangadhar Tilak

  was the Indian Independence Movement's first leader.

I founded the Indian National Army, for freedom, I fought tirelessly. Known for my slogan, ‘Jai Hind’, who am I?

• Nana Sahib 

  Nana Sahib was not just daring and fearless but also a gifted administrator who managed and organised hundreds of Indian troops

• Subhas Chandra Bose

  The honorific 'Netaji' (Hindustani: "Respected Leader") was first applied to Bose in Germany.

• Lal Bahadur Shastri

  He was awarded the title of “Shastri” Scholar when he completed his education at Kashi Vidyapeeth.

I was the first to raise the flag of freedom in 1857, leading the first war of independence. My courage is still remembered today. Who am I?

• Mangal Pandey

  Born in 1827, Mangal Pandey was a pioneer in the movement for freedom. He was one of the rebels who initially exhorted youthful Indian troops to join the insurrection in 1857.

• Subhas Chandra Bose

  He formed the Azad Hind Government and Azad Hind Army.

• Jawaharlal Nehru

  Nehru was a well-known attorney and thinker, and he quickly rose to become one of the best politicians the country.

I fought the British till my last breath, my contribution was significant even in death. Who am I, the freedom fighter whose name echoes in every heart?

• Bhagat Singh

  This revolutionary hero was born into a Sikh family in the undivided Punjab state and retained his family’s history and nationalism until his death.

• Nana Sahib 

  Nana Sahib was not just daring and fearless but also a gifted administrator who managed and organised hundreds of Indian troops

• Lal Bahadur Shastri

  He was awarded the title of “Shastri” Scholar when he completed his education at Kashi Vidyapeeth.

My revolutionary spirit never dimmed, even after imprisonment. I wrote an epic while behind bars, which became a symbol of resistance. Who am I?

• Jawaharlal Nehru

  Nehru accepted the India partition in 1947 and took oath as India’s first Prime Minister after independence.

• Mahatma Gandhi 

  Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, popularly called Mahatma Gandhi, was born on October 2, 1869.

• Vinayak Damodar Savarkar

Known as the 'Iron Man of India,' I united the nation with a single vision. My efforts brought together states, making India one. Who am I?

• Subhas Chandra Bose

  The freedom fighter, Subhas Chandra Bose, sometimes referred to as Netaji was born in the state of Orissa.

• Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

  Sardar Patel, who was at first a lawyer, quit his job to battle for India’s freedom from British rule. He was elected India’s Deputy Prime Minister when the country gained independence.

• Mangal Pandey

  He was one of the rebels who initially exhorted youthful Indian troops to join the insurrection in 1857.

I was the first Indian woman to become the president of the Indian National Congress, advocating for equal rights and freedom. Who am I?

• Rani Laxmi Bai 

  Jhansi ki Rani (Rani Laxmi Bai), one of the top women liberation warriors whose contributions will never be forgotten or disregarded, is India’s top ten independence fighters.

• Sarojini Naidu

  first Indian woman to be president of the Indian National Congress and to be appointed an Indian state governor. She was sometimes called “the Nightingale of India.

• Vijay Laxmi Pandit

  She served as the 8th President of the United Nations General Assembly from 1953 to 1954, the first woman appointed to either post. She was also the 6th Governor of Maharashtra from 1962 to 1964.

I fought for India’s freedom in the courtroom with my eloquence and intellect. As a leader of the Indian National Congress, I served my nation with great effect. Who am I?

• Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel

  He was elected India’s Deputy Prime Minister when the country gained independence.

• Jawaharlal Nehru

  He accepted the India partition in 1947 and took oath as India’s first Prime Minister after independence. His birthday, November 14, is widely observed as Children’s Day in India.

• Mangal Pandey

  He was one of the rebels who initially exhorted youthful Indian troops to join the insurrection in 1857.