GK Quiz on Independence Day 2024, Questions and Answers

Independence Day, celebrated annually on August 15th, marks the day India gained freedom from British rule in 1947. It is a day of national pride and reflection, honoring the sacrifices of those who fought for the country’s independence. As we commemorate Independence Day 2024, it’s an ideal time to test your knowledge with some general knowledge (GK) questions that capture the essence and history of this significant occasion.

Independence Day 2024

Independence Day 2024 marks the 78th anniversary of India’s freedom from British rule, celebrated on August 15th. This day honors the sacrifices of freedom fighters and the journey toward a sovereign nation. Across the country, patriotic events, flag hoisting ceremonies, and cultural programs will take place, uniting citizens in pride and remembrance of the struggles that led to India’s independence in 1947.

GK Quiz on Independence Day 2024, Questions and Answers

Test your knowledge of India’s rich history and heritage with a GK Quiz on Independence Day 2024. This quiz features questions and answers that highlight key moments and figures in India’s journey to independence, making it a perfect way to celebrate the nation’s 78th Independence Day.

Q1. Who was the first Prime Minister of independent India?

a) Mahatma Gandhi

b) Jawaharlal Nehru

c) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

d) Subhas Chandra Bose

S1. Ans. (b)

Ans. Jawaharlal Nehru was India’s first prime minister, serving as prime minister of the Dominion of India from 15 August 1947 until 26 January 1950, and thereafter of the Republic of India until his death in May 1964.

Q2. When did British came to India?

a) 1611

b) 1600

c) 1609

d) 1608

S2. Ans. (b)

Sol. The Britishers landed in the Indian subcontinent on August 24, 1608, at the port of Surat. Mughal emperor Jahangir granted a farman to Captain William Hawkins permitting the English to erect a factory at Surat in 1613.

Q3. Who designed the Indian national flag?

a) Rabindranath Tagore

b) Mahatma Gandhi

c) Pingali Venkayya

d) Bhagat Singh

S3. Ans. (c)

Sol. The National Flag of India was designed by Pingali Venkayya in 1921. It was a tricolour Flag with Saffron, White, and Green, with the Ashok Chakra at the centre. The National Flag was adopted on 22nd July 1947. It was created according to the Flag Code of India, in an aspect ratio of 3:2.

Q4. Which Indian freedom fighter gave the slogan “Give me blood, and I shall give you freedom”?

a) Mahatma Gandhi

b) Bhagat Singh

c) Subhas Chandra Bose

d) Jawaharlal Nehru

S4. Ans. (c)

Sol. Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose gave the quote ‘you give me blood I will give you freedom’. He is one of those great freedom fighters, and is remembered widely.

Q5. Who was the first Governor-General of independent India?

a) Rajendra Prasad

b) Lord Moutbatten

c) C. Gopalachari

d) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar

S5. Ans. (b)

Sol. Lord Mountbatten (1947-48) was the last viceroy of the British Indian Empire and the first Governor-General of independent India.

Q6. What does the Ashoka Chakra in the center of the Indian flag represent?

a) Law

b) Progress

c) Justice

d) Continuity

S6. Ans. (b)

Sol. The center of the Indian flag, contains the Ashok chakra, which has 24 spokes and is blue in colour. It is a representation of constant movement and progress.

Q7. For how many years India was under British Rule?

a) 200 years

b) 89 years

c) 190 years

d) 100 years

S7. Ans. (b)

Sol. The British Raj was the period of British Parliament rule on the Indian subcontinent between 1858 and 1947, for around 89 years of British occupation. The system of governance was instituted in 1858 when the rule of the East India Company was transferred to the Crown in the person of Queen Victoria.

Q8. Which British official was the last Viceroy of India?

a) Lord Curzon

b) Lord Mountbatten

c) Lord Wavell

d) Lord Irwin

S8. Ans. (b)

Sol. Lord Mountbatten was the last Viceroy of India. His tenure lasted between 1947 and 1948.

Q9. 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

S9. Ans. (b)

Sol. It is considered to be one of the greatest speeches of the 20th century. Jawaharlal Nehru, delivering his Tryst with Destiny speech. “Long years ago we made a tryst with destiny, and now the time comes when we shall redeem our pledge, not wholly or in full measure, but very substantially.

Q10. Which of the following Plans was known as the partition plan?

a) Macaulay Plan

b) Atlee Announcement

c) Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms

d) Mountbatten Plan

S10. Ans. (d)

Sol. After various discussions, on 3 June 1947, Mountbatten decided to plan the partition of India. This was known as the “Mountbatten Plan”. Both the Congress leaders and the Muslim League accepted it.