Battles of the Indian Civil Defence

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Which battle marked the beginning of the Indian Civil Defence movement?

  1. Battle of Plassey

  2. Battle of Buxar

  3. Battle of Panipat

  4. Battle of Sarsa


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Battle of Plassey, fought in 1757, marked the beginning of the British East India Company's rule in India. This victory gave the British a strong foothold in the country and led to the eventual establishment of the Indian Civil Defence movement.

Who was the leader of the Indian Civil Defence movement?

  1. Mahatma Gandhi

  2. Jawaharlal Nehru

  3. Subhash Chandra Bose

  4. Bhagat Singh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mahatma Gandhi was the leader of the Indian Civil Defence movement. He advocated for nonviolent resistance and civil disobedience as a means to achieve independence from British rule.

What was the main objective of the Indian Civil Defence movement?

  1. To achieve independence from British rule

  2. To establish a socialist state

  3. To promote Hindu-Muslim unity

  4. To improve the economic conditions of the Indian people


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The main objective of the Indian Civil Defence movement was to achieve independence from British rule. The movement sought to unite all Indians, regardless of their religion, caste, or creed, in the struggle for freedom.

Which event is considered to be the turning point of the Indian Civil Defence movement?

  1. The Jallianwala Bagh Massacre

  2. The Rowlatt Act

  3. The Non-Cooperation Movement

  4. The Quit India Movement


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Jallianwala Bagh Massacre, which took place in 1919, is considered to be the turning point of the Indian Civil Defence movement. The massacre, in which British troops killed hundreds of unarmed Indian civilians, led to widespread outrage and galvanized the Indian people to join the movement for independence.

When did India finally achieve independence from British rule?

  1. 1945

  2. 1947

  3. 1950

  4. 1952


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

India finally achieved independence from British rule on August 15, 1947. This day is celebrated as Independence Day in India.

Which battle is considered to be the last major battle of the Indian Civil Defence movement?

  1. Battle of Imphal

  2. Battle of Kohima

  3. Battle of Meiktila

  4. Battle of Mandalay


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Battle of Mandalay, which took place in 1945, is considered to be the last major battle of the Indian Civil Defence movement. The battle resulted in the capture of Mandalay by the British and Indian forces, and marked the end of organized Japanese resistance in Burma.

Which Indian leader was imprisoned during the Indian Civil Defence movement?

  1. Mahatma Gandhi

  2. Jawaharlal Nehru

  3. Subhash Chandra Bose

  4. Bhagat Singh


Correct Option:
Explanation:

All of the above Indian leaders were imprisoned during the Indian Civil Defence movement. Mahatma Gandhi was imprisoned several times, including during the Non-Cooperation Movement and the Quit India Movement. Jawaharlal Nehru and Subhash Chandra Bose were also imprisoned during the Quit India Movement. Bhagat Singh was imprisoned and executed by the British authorities in 1931.

Which Indian leader escaped from prison during the Indian Civil Defence movement?

  1. Mahatma Gandhi

  2. Jawaharlal Nehru

  3. Subhash Chandra Bose

  4. Bhagat Singh


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Subhash Chandra Bose escaped from prison during the Indian Civil Defence movement. In 1941, he escaped from house arrest in Calcutta and made his way to Germany, where he formed the Indian National Army (INA) to fight against the British.

Which Indian leader was assassinated during the Indian Civil Defence movement?

  1. Mahatma Gandhi

  2. Jawaharlal Nehru

  3. Subhash Chandra Bose

  4. Bhagat Singh


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Bhagat Singh was assassinated by the British authorities in 1931. He was hanged in Lahore Central Jail along with his fellow revolutionaries, Sukhdev Thapar and Shivaram Rajguru.

Which Indian leader is known as the 'Father of the Nation'?

  1. Mahatma Gandhi

  2. Jawaharlal Nehru

  3. Subhash Chandra Bose

  4. Bhagat Singh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mahatma Gandhi is known as the 'Father of the Nation' for his role in leading the Indian Civil Defence movement and achieving independence for India.

Which Indian leader is known as the 'Iron Man of India'?

  1. Mahatma Gandhi

  2. Jawaharlal Nehru

  3. Subhash Chandra Bose

  4. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel is known as the 'Iron Man of India' for his role in integrating the princely states into the Union of India after independence.

Which Indian leader is known as the 'Panditji'?

  1. Mahatma Gandhi

  2. Jawaharlal Nehru

  3. Subhash Chandra Bose

  4. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Jawaharlal Nehru is known as the 'Panditji' for his scholarship and his role as the first Prime Minister of India.

Which Indian leader is known as the 'Netaji'?

  1. Mahatma Gandhi

  2. Jawaharlal Nehru

  3. Subhash Chandra Bose

  4. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Subhash Chandra Bose is known as the 'Netaji' for his role as the leader of the Indian National Army (INA) during World War II.

Which Indian leader is known as the 'Lal Bahadur'?

  1. Mahatma Gandhi

  2. Jawaharlal Nehru

  3. Lal Bahadur Shastri

  4. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Lal Bahadur Shastri is known as the 'Lal Bahadur' for his role as the second Prime Minister of India.

Which Indian leader is known as the 'Indira Gandhi'?

  1. Mahatma Gandhi

  2. Jawaharlal Nehru

  3. Indira Gandhi

  4. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Indira Gandhi is known as the 'Indira Gandhi' for her role as the third Prime Minister of India.

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