Independence Day 2025 quiz for students: Try this MCQ challenge on the freedom movement
As India approaches the 79th anniversary of its independence on 15 August 2025, it is a fitting time to reflect on the remarkable journey that led to the nation's freedom. From decades of resistance to the eventual transfer of power, India's struggle for independence was marked by extraordinary resilience, unity, and courage.
This quiz invites students to explore the critical moments, influential figures, and enduring symbols associated with India's freedom movement. Whether you're brushing up on history or testing what you already know, these questions aim to deepen your understanding of India's past and the spirit of its people.
Independence Day quiz: How well do you know India's history?
1. On which date is India's Independence Day observed each year?
a) 14 August
b) 26 January
c) 15 August
d) 4 July
2. Who served as the first Prime Minister of independent India?
a) Vallabhbhai Patel
b) Jawaharlal Nehru
c) Dr. B. R. Ambedkar
d) Indira Gandhi
3. Which year marked the end of British colonial rule in India?
a) 1945
b) 1950
c) 1947
d) 1930
4. The Indian National Flag is hoisted annually from which iconic location on Independence Day?
a) India Gate
b) Gateway of India
c) Red Fort
d) Rashtrapati Bhavan
5. What are the official colours of the Indian National Flag?
a) Saffron, white, green, and navy blue
b) Red, white, and green
c) Orange, blue, and white
d) Yellow, red, and green
6. Who was the designer behind the Indian National Flag?
a) Bhagat Singh
b) Rabindranath Tagore
c) Pingali Venkayya
d) Jawaharlal Nehru
7. What is the name of India's national anthem?
a) Saare Jahan Se Achha
b) Jana Gana Mana
c) Vande Mataram
d) Jai Hind
8. Who composed the Indian National Anthem?
a) Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay
b) Rabindranath Tagore
c) Subramania Bharati
d) Sarojini Naidu
9. What is the meaning of the three horizontal colours on the Indian flag?
a) Strength, peace, and prosperity
b) Courage and sacrifice, truth and peace, faith and chivalry
c) Energy, growth, and unity
d) Freedom, equality, and harmony
10. Which act formally granted India its independence from British rule?
a) The Government of India Act, 1935
b) The Indian Councils Act, 1909
c) The Indian Independence Act, 1947
d) The Cabinet Mission Plan
Answers:
1. c) 15 August
2. b) Jawaharlal Nehru
3. c) 1947
4. c) Red Fort
5. a) Saffron, white, green, and navy blue
6. c) Pingali Venkayya
7. b) Jana Gana Mana
8. b) Rabindranath Tagore
9. b) Courage and sacrifice, truth and peace, faith and chivalry
10. c) The Indian Independence Act, 1947
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