Indian Independence Day: In 2021, India will celebrate 75th Independence Day on 15 August. The day reminds us of the sacrifices of various freedom fighters to gain independence from British rule. To commemorate 75 years of Independence, India will launch year-long celebrations with a slew of programmes and projects to showcase ‘development, governance, technology, reform, progress and policy’ over the years. Test your knowledge by solving the quiz based on Indian Independence Day.
Independence coincided with the partition of India, in which British India was divided along religious lines into the Dominions of India and Pakistan; the partition was accompanied by violent riots and mass casualties, and the displacement of nearly 15 million people due to religious violence.
On 15 August 1947, the first Prime Minister of India, Jawaharlal Nehru raised the Indian national flag above the Lahori Gate of the Red Fort in Delhi. On each subsequent Independence Day, the incumbent Prime Minister customarily raises the flag and gives an address to the nation. The entire event is broadcast by Doordarshan, India’s national broadcaster, and usually begins with the shehnai music of Ustad Bismillah Khan.
Independence Day is observed throughout India with flag-hoisting ceremonies, parades and cultural events. It is a national holiday.
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It is the 75th Independence Day this year which means:
It is the 75th Independence Day this year which means India has achieved 74 years of freedom.
Which of the following is/are true regarding the ratio of the national flag?
The national flag shall be rectangular in shape. The ratio of the length to the height (width) of the flag shall be 3:2.
On Independence Day, the Prime Minister of India hoists our tricolour flag at:
India became free from British rule on 15th August 1947 and the first Prime Minister of Independent India, Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru hoisted the Indian National Flag above Lahori Gate of Red Fort in Delhi. From that day Prime Ministers of India hoist our tricolour flag at the Red Fort, Old Delhi.
Who among the following was the Prime Minister of Britain at the time of Independence?
Clement Attlee was the Prime Minister of Britain at the time of Independence. He served the post from 1945-1955.
Who among the following was the first Governor-General of new Dominions of India?
Lord Mountbatten became the first Governor-General of the new Dominions of India. He swore in Jawaharlal Nehru as the first Prime Minister of independent India.
The famous quote "a tryst with destiny" is given by
First Prime Minister Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru said, "Long years ago, we made a tryst with destiny and now the time comes when we shall redeem our pledge… At the stroke of the midnight hour, when the world sleeps, India will awake to life and freedom."
Which of the following Plan was known as the partition plan?
Lord Mountbatten, the Viceroy of India in 1947, put forth the partition plan widely known as the Mountbatten Plan. The Plan was accepted by Congress and the Muslim League.
Which of the following are the extremist leaders?
The Extremist leaders were Lala Lajpat Rai, Bal Gangadhar Tilak, Bipin Chandra Pal, and Aurobindo Ghosh. Instead of PPP (Protest, Prayer, and Petition) path, they emphasise self-reliance, constructive work, and swadeshi.
Who presided over the 1905 Congress session in Banaras?
The Congress session in Banaras (1905) was presided by Gopal Krishan Gokhale.
When the Jallianwala Bagh Massacre took place?
Jallianwala Bagh Massacre took place on 13 April, 1919. People were gathered at Jallianwala Bagh in Amritsar to protest against the arrest of Saifuddin Kitchlew and Satyapal on 13 April 1919.
Match the following is/are not correctly matched: 1. Champaran Satyagraha - 1917 2. Kheda Satyagraha - 1918 3. Ahmedabad Mill Strike - 1918 4. Rowlatt Act Satyagraha - 1919
Kheda Satyagraha took place in 1917.
Who presided over the 1907 Congress Session in Surat on the bank of the river Tapti?
1907 Congress Session in Surat on the bank of the river Tapti was presided over by Pherozeshah Mehta where due to the differences between Moderates and Extremist first split in Congress occurred.
In which session of the Congress both Extremist and Moderate leaders were united?
Lucknow Session of Congress 1916 presided over by Ambika Charan Majumdar (Moderate leader) where both Extremist and Moderate leaders were united.
When was Non-Cooperation Movement started?
Non-Cooperation Movement was started in 1920.
When was Gandhi Irwin Pact signed?
On 5th March 1931, Gandhi Irwin Pact was signed.
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