GK Questions on Independence Day Quiz for School Children

India is getting poised to honor the 77th anniversary of its independence from the British Raj by celebrating its 77th Independence Day on August 15. The day celebrates the sacrifices endured by our country's liberation fighters. On this day, one can see social gatherings, cultural events, the raising of the tricolor or tiranga, viewing parades, people reciting national anthems, and more.

On the eve of these national celebrations, let's evaluate our understanding of the occasion. The Independence Day-themed quizzes on Careerindia are really simple but interesting. Let's take part in it and demonstrate our zeal for our country.

Here are 20 very easy general knowledge questions with options and answers related to Independence Day and the Indian Freedom Movement:

1. What is the date on which India celebrates its Independence Day?
a) August 15
b) July 4
c) January 26
d) September 1

Answer: a) August 15

2. Who is known as the "Father of the Nation" in India?
a) Subhas Chandra Bose
b) Bhagat Singh
c) Mahatma Gandhi
d) Jawaharlal Nehru

Answer: c) Mahatma Gandhi

3. The Indian National Congress played a significant role in India's freedom struggle. When was it founded?
a) 1857
b) 1905
c) 1942
d) 1885

Answer: d) 1885

4. Who wrote the famous patriotic song "Vande Mataram"?
a) Rabindranath Tagore
b) Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay
c) Subhas Chandra Bose
d) Sarojini Naidu

Answer: b) Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay

5. Which event led to the massacre of hundreds of Indians in Amritsar in 1919?
a) Jallianwala Bagh Massacre
b) Quit India Movement
c) Dandi March
d) Non-Cooperation Movement

Answer: a) Jallianwala Bagh Massacre

6. Who was the first Prime Minister of independent India?
a) Sardar Patel
b) Jawaharlal Nehru
c) Lal Bahadur Shastri
d) Indira Gandhi

Answer: b) Jawaharlal Nehru

7. What is the national emblem of India?
a) Lotus
b) Peacock
c) Tiger
d) Lion Capital of Ashoka

Answer: d) Lion Capital of Ashoka

8. Which leader is known for his role in the Salt March (Dandi March)?
a) Bhagat Singh
b) Sardar Patel
c) Subhas Chandra Bose
d) Mahatma Gandhi

Answer: d) Mahatma Gandhi

9. Who was the first woman Prime Minister of India?
a) Sonia Gandhi
b) Pratibha Patil
c) Sarojini Naidu
d) Indira Gandhi

Answer: d) Indira Gandhi

10. Which leader gave the famous "Tryst with Destiny" speech on the eve of Independence?
a) Jawaharlal Nehru
b) Sardar Patel
c) Subhas Chandra Bose
d) Bhagat Singh

Answer: a) Jawaharlal Nehru

11. What is the national anthem of India?
a) Sare Jahan Se Achha
b) Vande Mataram
c) Jana Gana Mana
d) Saare Jahaan Se Mehnga

Answer: c) Jana Gana Mana

12. Who led the Quit India Movement in 1942?
a) Bhagat Singh
b) Subhas Chandra Bose
c) Mahatma Gandhi
d) Jawaharlal Nehru

Answer: c) Mahatma Gandhi

13. What was the main objective of the Non-Cooperation Movement?
a) Boycott of foreign goods
b) Civil disobedience
c) Demand for separate state
d) Armed revolution

Answer: a) Boycott of foreign goods

14. Which leader coined the famous slogan "Inquilab Zindabad"?
a) Sardar Patel
b) Subhas Chandra Bose
c) Bhagat Singh
d) Jawaharlal Nehru

Answer: c) Bhagat Singh

15. What was the name of the famous incident in 1930 when Gandhi and others broke the salt law?
a) Dandi March
b) Jallianwala Bagh Massacre
c) Chauri Chaura Incident
d) Jallianwala Bagh Massacre

Answer: a) Dandi March

16. Who designed the Indian national flag?
a) Bhagat Singh
b) Sardar Patel
c) Rabindranath Tagore
d) Pingali Venkayya

Answer: d) Pingali Venkayya

17. Which freedom fighter is known as the "Lokmanya"?
a) Bhagat Singh
b) Subhas Chandra Bose
c) Bal Gangadhar Tilak
d) Rajendra Prasad

Answer: c) Bal Gangadhar Tilak

18. How long does it take to sing "Jana Gana Mana," the national anthem of India?

a) 1 minute 30 seconds
b) 45 seconds
c) 1 minute 10 seconds
d) 52 seconds

Answer: d) 52 seconds

19. Who was the first President of India?
a) Rajendra Prasad
b) Jawaharlal Nehru
c) Sardar Patel
d) Indira Gandhi

Answer: a) Rajendra Prasad

20. What is the significance of the year 1947 in Indian history?
a) Formation of the Indian National Congress
b) Quit India Movement
c) India's Independence
d) The Non-Cooperation Movement

Answer: c) India's Independence