GK: Indian History Quiz

 

Indian History Quiz

Indian History Quiz

1. Who was the first President of India?

Dr. Rajendra Prasad
Dr. S. Radhakrishnan
Dr. Zakir Hussain
Dr. A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
Answer: A
Dr. Rajendra Prasad was the first President of India, serving from 1950 to 1962.

2. In which year did India gain independence?

1945
1946
1947
1948
Answer: C
India gained independence from British rule on August 15, 1947.

3. Who was known as the 'Iron Man of India'?

Jawaharlal Nehru
Mahatma Gandhi
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
Subhas Chandra Bose
Answer: C
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was known as the 'Iron Man of India' for his role in unifying the country.

4. Who wrote the Indian National Anthem?

Rabindranath Tagore
Bankim Chandra Chatterjee
Sarojini Naidu
Sri Aurobindo
Answer: A
Rabindranath Tagore wrote the Indian National Anthem, 'Jana Gana Mana.'

5. The Jallianwala Bagh massacre took place in which year?

1919
1920
1921
1922
Answer: A
The Jallianwala Bagh massacre occurred on April 13, 1919, when British troops fired on a large crowd of unarmed Indians in Amritsar.

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