Independence Day – 30 MCQs

For Classes 9–12

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Independence Day Quiz

QUESTION 01

India celebrates its Independence Day on:

QUESTION 02

India became independent from British rule in:

QUESTION 03

Who was the first Prime Minister of independent India?

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Historical Milestones & Symbols

QUESTION 04

Who delivered the famous “Tryst with Destiny” speech?

QUESTION 05

Where does the Prime Minister traditionally hoist the national flag on Independence Day?

QUESTION 06

Who designed the Indian national flag in its present form?

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National Symbols & Anthems

QUESTION 07

The Ashoka Chakra in the Indian flag has:

QUESTION 08

What is the colour of the top band of the Indian national flag?

QUESTION 09

Who wrote “Vande Mataram”?

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Freedom Movements & Composition

QUESTION 10

Who composed the Indian National Anthem?

QUESTION 11

Which movement was launched by Mahatma Gandhi in 1942?

QUESTION 12

The slogan “Do or Die” is associated with:

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Leaders & Struggle Turning Points

QUESTION 13

Who founded the Indian National Army (INA) and later led it prominently?

QUESTION 14

Which incident is considered a major turning point in the Indian freedom struggle in 1857?

QUESTION 15

Who is popularly known as the “Father of the Nation” in India?

Pride of India

Symbol of Sovereignty & Freedom

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Historical Events & Satyagraha

QUESTION 16

The Jallianwala Bagh massacre took place in:

QUESTION 17

The Dandi March was associated with:

QUESTION 18

Who led the Dandi March in 1930?

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Legislative Transition & Independence

QUESTION 19

The Indian Independence Act was passed by the British Parliament in:

QUESTION 20

The Indian Independence Act created which two dominions?

QUESTION 21

Who was the last Viceroy of British India?

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Post-Independence Leadership & Republic

QUESTION 22

Who was the first Governor-General of independent India?

QUESTION 23

Who became the first Indian Governor-General of India?

QUESTION 24

The Constitution of India came into force on:

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Rights, Icons & Revolutionary Slogans

QUESTION 25

Which Fundamental Right guarantees equality before the law?

QUESTION 26

Who is known as the “Iron Man of India”?

QUESTION 27

Which freedom fighter is associated with the slogan “Inquilab Zindabad”?

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Organizations, Colors & Significance

QUESTION 28

Which organisation was founded in 1885 and played a major role in freedom struggle?

QUESTION 29

What does the green colour in the Indian national flag traditionally represent?

QUESTION 30

Independence Day primarily commemorates:

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Answer Key (Questions 1 – 15)

Answer Key (Questions 16 – 30)

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