15 MCQ on Nature of Indian Diversities and Nationalist Response with answers
15 MCQ on Nature of Indian Diversities and Nationalist Response with answers
1. What is the primary source of diversity in India?
a) Linguistic diversity
b) Religious diversity
c) Ethnic diversity
d) Geographical diversity
Answer: d) Geographical diversity
2. Which of the following is NOT a feature of India's cultural diversity?
a) Regional cuisines
b) Festivals
c) Clothing styles
d) National language
Answer: d) National language
3. Indian nationalism was primarily a response to which colonial power?
a) French
b) Dutch
c) British
d) Portuguese
Answer: c) British
4. Who among the following is known for advocating the idea of 'Unity in Diversity' in India?
a) Mahatma Gandhi
b) Rabindranath Tagore
c) Jawaharlal Nehru
d) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
Answer: b) Rabindranath Tagore
5. The Indian National Congress was founded in which year?
a) 1857
b) 1885
c) 1905
d) 1947
Answer: b) 1885
6. Who coined the term "Swaraj"?
a) Mahatma Gandhi
b) Jawaharlal Nehru
c) Bal Gangadhar Tilak
d) Subhas Chandra Bose
Answer: c) Bal Gangadhar Tilak
7. The non-cooperation movement launched by Mahatma Gandhi aimed to:
a) Demand complete independence from British rule
b) Boycott British goods and institutions
c) Seek greater representation in the British Parliament
d) Seek autonomy within the British Empire
Answer: b) Boycott British goods and institutions
8. The Indian National Army (INA) was founded by:
a) Subhas Chandra Bose
b) Jawaharlal Nehru
c) Bhagat Singh
d) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
Answer: a) Subhas Chandra Bose
9. Who was the first President of the Indian National Congress?
a) Dadabhai Naoroji
b) Jawaharlal Nehru
c) Mahatma Gandhi
d) Womesh Chunder Bonnerjee
Answer: d) Womesh Chunder Bonnerjee
10. The "Quit India Movement" was launched in which year?
a) 1919
b) 1929
c) 1942
d) 1947
Answer: c) 1942
11. The concept of 'Satyagraha' was popularized by:
a) Jawaharlal Nehru
b) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
c) Mahatma Gandhi
d) Subhas Chandra Bose
Answer: c) Mahatma Gandhi
12. The Swadeshi Movement aimed at:
a) Promoting the Indian textile industry
b) Promoting foreign goods over Indian goods
c) Embracing British culture and goods
d) Boycotting all goods, both Indian and foreign
Answer: a) Promoting the Indian textile industry
13. The Indian Constitution recognizes how many languages as scheduled languages?
a) 20
b) 22
c) 25
d) 28
Answer: b) 22
14. The partition of India in 1947 led to the creation of which two nations?
a) India and Pakistan
b) India and Bangladesh
c) India and Sri Lanka
d) India and Nepal
Answer: a) India and Pakistan
15. Which region of India is known for its distinct dance form called Kathakali?
a) Kerala
b) Rajasthan
c) Assam
d) Odisha
Answer: a) Kerala
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