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Discovering Jawaharlal Nehru

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the name of Nehru's famous book for children?

a)

Nehru's Adventures

b)

The Journey of India

c)

India: A Historical Overview

d)

The Discovery of India

2.

Where was Jawaharlal Nehru born?

a)

Chennai, India

b)

Mumbai, India

c)

Delhi, India

d)

Allahabad, India

3.

What was Nehru's father's name?

a)

Jawaharlal Nehru

b)

Gandhi Nehru

c)

Motilal Nehru

d)

Rajendra Nehru

4.

Which school did Nehru attend in England?

a)

Cambridge University

b)

Oxford University

c)

Eton College

d)

Harrow School

5.

What role did Nehru play in India's independence?

a)

Nehru was the last Mughal Emperor of India.

b)

Nehru was a key leader in the Indian independence movement and the first Prime Minister of India.

c)

Nehru was a British colonial officer.

d)

Nehru was a famous Bollywood actor.

6.

Who was Nehru's mentor in the Indian National Congress?

a)

Dr. B.R. Ambedkar

b)

Mahatma Gandhi

c)

Subhas Chandra Bose

d)

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

7.

What was Nehru's title during the independence movement?

a)

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

b)

B. R. Ambedkar

c)

Mahatma Gandhi

d)

Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru

8.

What year did India gain independence?

a)

1947

b)

1962

c)

1945

d)

1950

9.

What was Nehru's first major speech as Prime Minister?

a)

The Future of India

b)

A New Dawn

c)

Freedom at Midnight

d)

Tryst with Destiny

10.

What did Nehru want for India's future?

a)

A militaristic India prioritizing expansion and dominance over neighbors.

b)

An economically stagnant India with no focus on social issues.

c)

A modern, secular, and democratic India focused on social justice and economic development.

d)

A traditional, religious, and autocratic India focused on isolationism.

11.

What was Nehru's vision for education in India?

a)

Nehru's focus was solely on vocational training.

b)

Nehru's vision for education in India was to promote scientific temper, rational thinking, and holistic development, making education accessible for nation-building.

c)

Nehru aimed to limit education to urban areas only.

d)

Nehru believed in traditional rote learning methods.

12.

Which country did Nehru visit first as Prime Minister?

a)

United States

b)

United Kingdom

c)

Canada

d)

Australia

13.

What was Nehru's approach to foreign relations?

a)

Nehru promoted aggressive territorial expansion in Asia.

b)

Nehru's foreign policy was focused solely on economic sanctions.

c)

Nehru's approach to foreign relations was based on non-alignment and promoting peace and cooperation.

d)

Nehru favored military alliances with superpowers.

14.

What did Nehru promote to improve India's economy?

a)

Strict import restrictions and trade barriers

b)

Agricultural isolation and self-sufficiency

c)

Complete privatization of industries

d)

Mixed economy and industrialization

15.

What was Nehru's stance on non-alignment?

a)

Nehru supported non-alignment to maintain India's independence and promote peace.

b)

Nehru rejected non-alignment in favor of aligning with Western powers.

c)

Nehru advocated for joining military alliances to strengthen India.

d)

Nehru believed non-alignment would lead to economic isolation for India.

16.

How did Nehru contribute to science and technology in India?

a)

Nehru discouraged scientific research and innovation.

b)

Nehru focused solely on agriculture and rural development.

c)

Nehru prioritized traditional crafts over industrialization.

d)

Nehru contributed to science and technology in India by establishing key institutions, promoting scientific research, and emphasizing industrialization.

17.

What was Nehru's relationship with Mahatma Gandhi?

a)

Nehru was a rival of Mahatma Gandhi.

b)

Nehru was a close associate and disciple of Mahatma Gandhi.

c)

Nehru had no significant interaction with Mahatma Gandhi.

d)

Nehru opposed Mahatma Gandhi's philosophies.

18.

What did Nehru believe about democracy?

a)

Nehru thought democracy was a hindrance to progress.

b)

Nehru believed that democracy is essential for national development and individual empowerment.

c)

Nehru believed that democracy should be limited to a few elite individuals.

d)

Nehru considered democracy irrelevant to the needs of the nation.

19.

What was Nehru's favorite flower?

a)

Daisy

b)

Sunflower

c)

Rose

d)

Tulip

20.

What is the name of Nehru's daughter who became Prime Minister?

a)

Lakshmi Gandhi

b)

Pratibha Patil

c)

Indira Gandhi

d)

Sonia Gandhi