27 Quizzes to Test Your Knowledge of India Independence Day

1. When did India gain independence from British rule?
   • A. August 15, 1947
   • B. January 26, 1950
   • C. May 12, 1948
   • D. None of the above
   • The answer is (A).
2. Who was the first Prime Minister of India?
   • A. Mahatma Gandhi
   • B. Jawaharlal Nehru
   • C. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
   • D. Subhas Chandra Bose
   • The answer is (B).
3. What is the theme of India Independence Day 2023?
   • A. Nation First, Always First
   • B. Unity in Diversity
   • C. Freedom is our Birthright
   • D. Make in India
   • The answer is (A).
4. Which of the following is not a slogan used to celebrate India Independence Day?
   • A. Jai Hind!
   • B. Bharat Mata Ki Jai!
   • C. Inquilab Zindabad!
   • D. Long Live India!
   • The answer is (C).
5. Which of the following is not a freedom fighter who fought for India's independence?
   • A. Mahatma Gandhi
   • B. Jawaharlal Nehru
   • C. Bal Gangadhar Tilak
   • D. Subhas Chandra Bose
   • The answer is (B).
6. Which of the following is a historical event that led to India's independence?
   • A. The Indian Rebellion of 1857
   • B. The Partition of Bengal
   • C. The Jallianwala Bagh massacre
   • D. All of the above
   • The answer is (D).
7. Which of the following is not a state that celebrates India Independence Day on August 15?
   • A. Andhra Pradesh
   • B. Telangana
   • C. Tamil Nadu
   • D. Goa
   • The answer is (D).
8. What is the national flag of India called?
   • A. The Tricolour
   • B. The Ashoka Chakra
   • C. The Sarnath Lion Capital
   • D. The Vande Mataram
   • The answer is (A).
9. What is the national anthem of India?
   • A. Jana Gana Mana
   • B. Vande Mataram
   • C. Sarnath Lion Capital
   • D. Ashoka Chakra
   • The answer is (A).
10. What is the national motto of India?
• A. Satyameva Jayate
• B. Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam
• C. Jai Hind!
• D. Bharat Mata Ki Jai!
• The answer is (A).
11. Who was the first Indian woman to hoist the Indian national flag on Independence Day?
    • A. Sarojini Naidu
    • B. Kasturba Gandhi
    • C. Lakshmi Sahgal
    • D. Aruna Asaf Ali
    • The answer is (D).
12. Which Indian state has the highest number of freedom fighters?
    • A. Uttar Pradesh
    • B. Maharashtra
    • C. West Bengal
    • D. Tamil Nadu
    • The answer is (A).
13. Which Indian city was the first to be illuminated with electricity on Independence Day?
    • A. Mumbai
    • B. Kolkata
    • C. Delhi
    • D. Chennai
    • The answer is (C).
14. Which Indian film was released on Independence Day in 1947?
    • A. Mother India
    • B. Mughal-e-Azam
    • C. Shree 420
    • D. Do Bigha Zameen
    • The answer is (A).
15. Which Indian Prime Minister gave the longest speech on Independence Day?
    • A. Jawaharlal Nehru
    • B. Indira Gandhi
    • C. Atal Bihari Vajpayee
    • D. Narendra Modi
    • The answer is (C).
16. Which Indian city hosted the first Independence Day parade?
    • A. New Delhi
    • B. Mumbai
    • C. Kolkata
    • D. Chennai
    • The answer is (A).
17. Which Indian dish is traditionally served on Independence Day?
    • A. Biryani
    • B. Pulao
    • C. Samosa
    • D. Gulab Jamun
    • The answer is (A).
18. Which Indian song is often played on Independence Day?
    • A. Jana Gana Mana
    • B. Vande Mataram
    • C. Sarnath Lion Capital
    • D. Ashoka Chakra
    • The answer is (A).
19. Which Indian flower is often used to decorate homes on Independence Day?
• A. Lotus
• B. Marigold
• C. Rose
• D. Jasmine
• The answer is (A).
20. Which Indian state is known as the "Land of Five Rivers"?
    • A. Punjab
    • B. Haryana
    • C. Uttar Pradesh
    • D. Rajasthan
    • The answer is (A).
21. Which Indian Prime Minister was born on Independence Day?
    • A. Narendra Modi
    • B. Atal Bihari Vajpayee
    • C. Indira Gandhi
    • D. Jawaharlal Nehru
    • The answer is (A).
22. Which Indian city is home to the Red Fort, where the Indian flag is hoisted on Independence Day?
    • A. Mumbai
    • B. Kolkata
    • C. Delhi
    • D. Chennai
    • The answer is (C).
23. Which Indian freedom fighter is known as the "Father of the Nation"?
    • A. Mahatma Gandhi
    • B. Jawaharlal Nehru
    • C. Bal Gangadhar Tilak
    • D. Subhas Chandra Bose
    • The answer is (A).
24. Which Indian festival is celebrated on the eve of Independence Day?
    • A. Raksha Bandhan
    • B. Independence Day
    • C. Gandhi Jayanti
    • D. Janmashtami
    • The answer is (A).
25. Which Indian dish is often served at Independence Day celebrations?
    • A. Biryani
    • B. Pulao
    • C. Samosa
    • D. Gulab Jamun
    • The answer is (A).
26. Which Indian song is often played at Independence Day celebrations?
    • A. Jana Gana Mana
    • B. Vande Mataram
    • C. Sarnath Lion Capital
    • D. Ashoka Chakra
    • The answer is (A).
27. What is the name of the military parade that is held every year on Independence Day in New Delhi?
    • A. Beating Retreat Ceremony
    • B. Republic Day Parade
    • C. Independence Day Parade
    • D. Army Day Parade
    • The answer is (C).

I hope these MCQs were helpful!