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GED 1281 Quiz -2

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Explore India’s Independence History

Test your knowledge about India’s rich history during the British colonial period and the struggle for independence. This quiz covers key events, figures, and movements that shaped the subcontinent’s journey toward freedom.

Key Features:

20 multiple choice questions
Engaging and educational
Perfect for history enthusiasts

20 Questions5 MinutesCreated by GatheringKnowledge907

This year marks the beginning of the rule of the British Raj -

1858

1757

1947

1526

This year marks the occurrence of the Sepoy Mutiny -

1526

1947

1757

1857

What was the doctrine called which allowed the British to annex states without heirs -

Doctrine of Lapse

Doctrine of Laxe

Doctrine of Ahimsa

Doctrine of Nirvana

This Mughal emperor was approached to lead the Sepoy Mutiny -

Bahadur Shah Zafar

Jahangir

Aurangzeb

Akbar

The 1st political party formed by a British official in the subcontinent -

Indian National Congress

All India Muslim League

BJP

Trinomul

The policy adopted by the British to keep the Hindus and Muslims separate-

Divide and Rule

Device and Rule

Unite and Rule

Unite and Divide

Muhammadan Anglo-Oriental College, the 1st modern educational institution for Muslims, was established in 1875 by-

Sir Syed Ahmed Khan

Syed Amir Ali

Muhammad Ali Jinnah

Nawab Sir Salimullah

The Partition of Bengal took place in the year -

1905

1911

1920

1889

The Partition of Bengal was annulled in the year -

1911

1905

1920

1900

The All India Muslim League was founded in 1906 in Dhaka by -

Nawab Sir Salimullah

Sir Allan Octavian Hume

Muhammad Ali Jinnah

Abul Kalam Azad

Which deputation took place in the year 1906 with Lord Minto in order to garner his support for the Muslims -

Simla Deputation

Lahore Deputation

Bengal Deputation

Delhi Deputation

Who was architect of the Lucknow Pact between the Indian National Congress and the Muslim League in 1916?

Muhammad Ali Jinnah

Sarojini Naidu

Mahatma Gandhi

Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru

After this march, Gandhi started off the civil disobedience movement in 1930-

Dandee March

Bombay March

Lahore March

Simla March

Which resolution of 1940 introduced the concept of two separate independent nations for Hindus and Muslims -

Lahore Resolution

Morley-Minto Resolution

Rowlatt Resolution

Delhi Resolution

Which movement by Gandhi in 1942 marked the final call to the British to leave India?

Quit India Movement

Swadeshi Movement

Sattyagraha Movement

Boycott Movement

Which individual went on to lobbying with the different rivals of the British govt in WWII in order to garner support for Indian independence?

Subhash Chandra Bose

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

Mangal Pandey

Chandra Shekhar Azad

Who was the British Prime Minister when India and Pakistan were declared independent?

Clement Attlee

Winston Churchill

John Major

Margaret Thatcher

The year __________ marks the independence of the Indian subcontinent from the British rule -

1971

1947

1857

1757

Who was the first governor general of independent Pakistan?

Muhammad Ali Jinnah

Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto

Yahya Khan

Ayyub Khan

Who was the first Prime Minister of independent India?

Jawahar Lal Nehru

Motilal Nehru

Indira Gandhi

Mahatma Gandhi

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