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WorksheetsIndia after independence
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 15mins
When did India got independence.
August 15, 1947
August 15, 1944
July 15, 1947
november 19 , 1943
Why did the government set up a planning commission in 1950?
to help design and execute suitable policies for economic development
to help design and execute suitable policies for social development
to help design and execute suitable policies for political development
The new state of Andhra pradesh came into being on 1st October, 1953. Other linguistic communities also began demanding separate states. In 1966, the state of Punjab was divided into _______.
Punjab and Haryana
Punjab and Delhi
Punjab and Pakistan
When did Indian and Pakistan partition held
1946
1945
1947
1948
What was India’s population in 1947.
444 million
345 million
234 million
345 billion
What do you mean by linguistic.
Relating to culture
Relating to language
Relating to dance
Relating to constitution
Which imperialist nation controlled India from 1858 to 1947?
Spain
France
Germany
England
What was the revolt against the British East India Company that failed and resulted in India becoming a colony of the British Empire?
Boxer Rebellion
Amritsar Massacre
Sepoy Rebellion
Lahore Resolution
What is the British Raj?
British East India Company's rule over the Indian subcontinent.
Name for the British government's rule over India.
League formed by Indian Hindus and Indian Muslims to protest British rule.
A company that began to dominate Indian society since the 1600s.
How did British rule improve India?
The British brought railway, transport and communication systems to unite the region.
The British helped prevent many famines during the 19th century with modern farming methods.
India's economy thrived and produced more goods than the British?
The British protected India from foreign invaders like the Mongols.
The purpose of Mohandas Gandhi's actions such as the Salt March and the textile boycott was to...
Begin a cycle of armed revolution.
draw attention to critical issues.
increase the strength of the military.
resist the power of religious leaders.
East Pakistan became the country of -
Bangladesh
India
Pakistan
Sri Lanka
The island of Ceylon became the country of -
India
Bangladesh
Pakistan
Sri Lanka
A Hindu gov't controlled the country of -
India
Sri Lanka
Pakistan
Bangladesh
Who was the last British viceroy in India?
Lord Tomtom
King George
Queen Elizabeth
Lord Mountbatten
Where do Indian Prime Minister host the flag on 15 August every year?
Red Fort
Tajmahal
At his house
Jantar Mantar
When did the first war of India Independence happened?
1814
1825
1857
1920
What type of protests did Gandhi use in his fight for Indian independence?
violent
popular
guerrilla
non-violent
What is ‘Nationalism’?
A sense of belonging that is based on the constitution.
Loyalty to a group with whom one shares a common history, culture, or religion.
Loyalty, pride, and devotion toward one’s country.
A feeling of belonging to a group that is highly educated & wealthy.
What is meant by the "partition" of India in 1947?
the creation of Hindu and Muslim legislatures inside of India
the establishment of African colonies controlled by an independent India
the creation of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan and the Hindu-dominated Union of India
the creation of British-controlled cities along the coast in an independent Indian republic
Who was the first President of independent India?
Mahatma Gandhi
Dr.S Radhakrishnan
Rajendra Prasad
Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru
Who had given the slogan of' Do or Die' during all India Congress committee in Bombay and ratified the' Quit India' resolution?
Mahatma Gandhi
Jawaharlal Nehru
Subash Chandra Bose
Jayaprakash Narayan
Who was the Bal in Lal, Bal, Pal?
Lal Bahadur Shastri
Bal Gangadhar Tilak
Motilal Nehru
Jawaharlal Nehru
Who is the author of the National Anthem of India
Rabindranath Tagore
Vallabhbhai Patel
Subash Chandra Bose
Bankim Chandra Chatterjee
Who gave the slogan" Give me blood and I shall give you freedom"
Vallabhbhai Patel
Chandrashekhar Azad
Ramprasad Bismil
Subash Chandra Bose
Who gave the slogan" Swaraj is my birthright and I shall have it"
Mahatma Gandhi
Lal Bahadur Shastri
Bal Gangadhar Tilak
Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru
Who was the president of the constituent assembly that held the ' Independence Meeting'?
Mahatma Gandhi
Lal Bahadur Shastri
Rajendra Prasad
Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru
