Independence Day Quiz Questions & Answer PDF

India is set to celebrate its 77th Independence Day on 15 August. This significant day reminds us of the sacrifices made by our freedom fighters to achieve independence from British rule. To honour 75 years of Independence, India is launching year-long celebrations featuring a variety of programmes and projects that highlight ‘development, governance, technology, reform, progress, and policy over the years. Test your knowledge with our Independence Day quiz!

Independence Day Quiz Questions & Answers

With the completion of the 75th Indian Independence Day Celebrations and Events, many aspirants are seeking Expected GK Questions related to Indian Independence Day. This knowledge is vital for those preparing for competitive exams.

Independence Day Quiz Questions & Answers

1. What is the theme for 75 years of Independence Day celebrations?
(a) Self-reliant India
(b) Promote India’s culture
(c) Nation First, Always First
(d) None of the above
Ans. (c)

2. Which of the following is/are true regarding the ratio of the national flag?
(a) The ratio of the length to the height of the flag shall be 3:2
(b) The ratio of the length to the width of the flag shall be 3:2
(c) The ratio of the length to the height of the flag shall be 2:3
(d) Both (a) and (b)
Ans. (d)

3. On Independence Day, the Prime Minister of India hoists our tricolour flag at:
(a) the Purana Qila, Delhi
(b) the Red Fort, Old Delhi
(c) the Red Fort, Agra
(d) the India Gate, New Delhi
Ans. (b)

4. Who among the following was the Prime Minister of Britain at the time of Independence?
(a) Lord Mountbatten
(b) Winston Churchill
(c) Clement Attlee
(d) Ramsay MacDonald
Ans. (c)

5. Who among the following was the first Governor-General of new Dominions of India until June 1948?
(a) Lord Mountbatten
(b) C. Rajgopalchari
(c) Dr. BR Ambedkar
(d) Dr. Rajendra Prasad
Ans. (a)

6. The famous quote “a tryst with destiny” is given by
(a) Dr. BR Ambedkar
(b) Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru
(c) Mahatma Gandhi
(d) Abdul Kalam Azad
Ans. (b)

7. Which of the following Plan was known as the partition plan?
(a) Macaulay Plan
(b) Atlee Announcement
(c) Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms
(d) Mountbatten Plan
Ans. (d)

8. Which of the following are the extremist leaders?
(a) Lala Lajpat Rai
(b) Bal Gangadhar Tilak
(c) Bipin Chandra Pal
(d) All of the above
Ans. (d)

9. Who presided over the 1905 Congress session in Banaras?
(a) Gopal Krishan Gokhale
(b) Dadabhai Naroji
(c) Bal Gangadhar Tilak
(d) Aurobindo Ghosh
Ans. (a)

10. When did the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre take place?
(a) 10 April, 1917
(b) 13 April, 1918
(c) 9 April, 1916
(d) 13 April, 1919
Ans. (d)

11. Who will raise the flag during the national level Independence Day function in 2023 at Red Fort?
Narendra Modi Ji

12. East India Company started to trade with India from which city?
Surat City

13. When did India come under the direct rule of the British crown?
1858

14. During which movement did Mahatma Gandhi give the call for ‘Do or Die’?
Quit India Movement in 1942

15. ‘Tum mujhe khoon do, mein tumhe azadi doonga’ was said by which of the following persons?
Subhash Chandra Bose

16. What was the name of the mission sent by the British government to India to seek cooperation during World War II?
Cripps Mission

17. How many times was Gandhiji nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize?
Five times

18. Which of these countries also celebrates its Independence Day on August 15?
Bahrain

19. Who was the first president of the Republic of India?
Dr. Rajendra Prasad

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