GED 1281 Quiz -2

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Explore India’s Independence History

Test your knowledge about India’s rich history during the British colonial period and the struggle for independence. This quiz covers key events, figures, and movements that shaped the subcontinent’s journey toward freedom.

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  • 20 multiple choice questions
  • Engaging and educational
  • Perfect for history enthusiasts
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This year marks the beginning of the rule of the British Raj -
1858
1757
1947
1526
This year marks the occurrence of the Sepoy Mutiny -
1526
1947
1757
1857
What was the doctrine called which allowed the British to annex states without heirs -
Doctrine of Lapse
Doctrine of Laxe
Doctrine of Ahimsa
Doctrine of Nirvana
This Mughal emperor was approached to lead the Sepoy Mutiny -
Bahadur Shah Zafar
Jahangir
Aurangzeb
Akbar
The 1st political party formed by a British official in the subcontinent -
Indian National Congress
All India Muslim League
BJP
Trinomul
The policy adopted by the British to keep the Hindus and Muslims separate-
Divide and Rule
Device and Rule
Unite and Rule
Unite and Divide
Muhammadan Anglo-Oriental College, the 1st modern educational institution for Muslims, was established in 1875 by-
Sir Syed Ahmed Khan
Syed Amir Ali
Muhammad Ali Jinnah
Nawab Sir Salimullah
The Partition of Bengal took place in the year -
1905
1911
1920
1889
The Partition of Bengal was annulled in the year -
1911
1905
1920
1900
The All India Muslim League was founded in 1906 in Dhaka by -
Nawab Sir Salimullah
Sir Allan Octavian Hume
Muhammad Ali Jinnah
Abul Kalam Azad
Which deputation took place in the year 1906 with Lord Minto in order to garner his support for the Muslims -
Simla Deputation
Lahore Deputation
Bengal Deputation
Delhi Deputation
Who was architect of the Lucknow Pact between the Indian National Congress and the Muslim League in 1916?
Muhammad Ali Jinnah
Sarojini Naidu
Mahatma Gandhi
Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru
After this march, Gandhi started off the civil disobedience movement in 1930-
Dandee March
Bombay March
Lahore March
Simla March
Which resolution of 1940 introduced the concept of two separate independent nations for Hindus and Muslims -
Lahore Resolution
Morley-Minto Resolution
Rowlatt Resolution
Delhi Resolution
Which movement by Gandhi in 1942 marked the final call to the British to leave India?
Quit India Movement
Swadeshi Movement
Sattyagraha Movement
Boycott Movement
Which individual went on to lobbying with the different rivals of the British govt in WWII in order to garner support for Indian independence?
Subhash Chandra Bose
Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
Mangal Pandey
Chandra Shekhar Azad
Who was the British Prime Minister when India and Pakistan were declared independent?
Clement Attlee
Winston Churchill
John Major
Margaret Thatcher
The year __________ marks the independence of the Indian subcontinent from the British rule -
1971
1947
1857
1757
Who was the first governor general of independent Pakistan?
Muhammad Ali Jinnah
Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto
Yahya Khan
Ayyub Khan
Who was the first Prime Minister of independent India?
Jawahar Lal Nehru
Motilal Nehru
Indira Gandhi
Mahatma Gandhi
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