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Independence Day 2020

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 2mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

An avid mathematician, my work inspired Einstein and 7 people were awarded Nobel Prize for furthering my work.

a)

Narendra Karmakar

b)

Rash Bihari Bose

c)

Satyendra Nath Bose

d)

K. S. Chandra Sekar

2.

Which Governor General of India made most liberal reforms and is said to have been the only Governor general who had the best interest of Indian as a ruler?

a)

Lord Mountbatten

b)

Lord William Bentick

c)

Warren Hasting

d)

Lord Minto

3.

Why was August 15, 1947 chosen for the transfer of power by Viceroy Mountbatten?

a)

Queen Elizabeth decided the date

b)

It was the second anniversary of Japan’s surrender to the British empire

c)

Jawaharlal Nehru had suggested the date

d)

King George’s birthday

4.

Which Indian government body owes its existence to eliminate of thugs in India?

a)

Planning Commission

b)

Intelligence Bureau

c)

CBI

d)

RBI

5.

What was described as "New Temple of Resurgent India" by Pandit Nehru?

a)

Indian Constitution

b)

Bhakra Nangal Dam

c)

Ranjit Sagar Dam

d)

Ashok Chakra

6.

Which institution in India is said to be based on the book "The problem of Rupee- It's origin and solution"?

a)

Planning Commission

b)

Intelligence Bureau

c)

CBI

d)

RBI

7.

The pioneer who planned the rivers for India and inspired Damodar valley project.

a)

Meghnad Saha

b)

Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar

c)

Rajendra Singh

d)

Sarojini Naidu

8.

Which diverse Indian scientist established IIM-A, ISRO and promoted nuclear power generation in India?

a)

Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam

b)

Vikram Sarabhai

c)

Satish Dhawan

d)

Homi J. Bhabha

9.

What is the nick name of the English East India Company?

a)

Man Company

b)

John Company

c)

Eastern Company

d)

Britain Company

10.

From August 15, 1947 to January 26, 1950, what was independent India known as?

a)

The Republic of India

b)

Dominion of India

c)

Dominion of British Commonwealth Nations

d)

Dominion of Bharat