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Ancient India: Indian National Congress

Description: This quiz will test your knowledge about the Indian National Congress, a political party that played a significant role in India's struggle for independence and in the early years of the republic.
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When was the Indian National Congress founded?

  1. 1885

  2. 1895

  3. 1905

  4. 1915


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indian National Congress was founded in 1885 by a group of Indian intellectuals and political leaders, including A.O. Hume, Dadabhai Naoroji, and Surendranath Banerjee.

Who was the first President of the Indian National Congress?

  1. A.O. Hume

  2. Dadabhai Naoroji

  3. Surendranath Banerjee

  4. W.C. Bonnerjee


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

W.C. Bonnerjee, a prominent lawyer and social reformer, was elected as the first President of the Indian National Congress in 1885.

What was the main objective of the Indian National Congress in its early years?

  1. To achieve complete independence from British rule

  2. To promote social and economic reforms

  3. To establish a democratic government in India

  4. To unite all Indians under one banner


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

In its early years, the Indian National Congress focused on uniting all Indians, regardless of their religion, caste, or region, under one banner to fight for common goals.

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

  1. Mahatma Gandhi

  2. Jawaharlal Nehru

  3. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

  4. Subhas Chandra Bose


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mahatma Gandhi is widely regarded as the 'Father of the Nation' for his leadership of the Indian independence movement and his advocacy for nonviolent civil disobedience.

Which session of the Indian National Congress adopted the 'Quit India' resolution?

  1. Calcutta Session (1920)

  2. Lahore Session (1929)

  3. Bombay Session (1931)

  4. Wardha Session (1942)


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The 'Quit India' resolution, demanding the immediate withdrawal of British rule from India, was adopted at the Wardha Session of the Indian National Congress in 1942.

Who was the first Prime Minister of independent India?

  1. Jawaharlal Nehru

  2. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

  3. Rajendra Prasad

  4. Abul Kalam Azad


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jawaharlal Nehru was the first Prime Minister of independent India, serving from 1947 until his death in 1964.

Which Indian National Congress leader is known for his role in the 'Quit India' movement and the formation of the Azad Hind Fauj?

  1. Mahatma Gandhi

  2. Jawaharlal Nehru

  3. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

  4. Subhas Chandra Bose


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Subhas Chandra Bose is known for his role in the 'Quit India' movement and the formation of the Azad Hind Fauj, an armed force that fought against the British during World War II.

What was the name of the civil disobedience movement launched by Mahatma Gandhi in 1930?

  1. Non-Cooperation Movement

  2. Civil Disobedience Movement

  3. Quit India Movement

  4. Swadeshi Movement


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Civil Disobedience Movement, also known as the Salt Satyagraha, was a nonviolent civil disobedience movement launched by Mahatma Gandhi in 1930 in response to the British salt tax.

Which Indian National Congress leader is known for his role in the Champaran Satyagraha and the Kheda Satyagraha?

  1. Mahatma Gandhi

  2. Jawaharlal Nehru

  3. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

  4. Rajendra Prasad


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mahatma Gandhi is known for his role in the Champaran Satyagraha (1917) and the Kheda Satyagraha (1918), where he led nonviolent protests against British policies.

Which Indian National Congress leader is known for his role in the formation of the Indian Constituent Assembly?

  1. Mahatma Gandhi

  2. Jawaharlal Nehru

  3. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

  4. B.R. Ambedkar


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

B.R. Ambedkar, a prominent lawyer and social reformer, played a key role in the formation of the Indian Constituent Assembly and in drafting the Indian Constitution.

Which Indian National Congress leader is known for his role in the integration of princely states into the Indian Union?

  1. Mahatma Gandhi

  2. Jawaharlal Nehru

  3. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

  4. Rajendra Prasad


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, also known as the 'Iron Man of India', played a crucial role in the integration of princely states into the Indian Union after independence.

Which Indian National Congress leader is known for his role in the promotion of socialism and economic planning in India?

  1. Mahatma Gandhi

  2. Jawaharlal Nehru

  3. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

  4. Indira Gandhi


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Jawaharlal Nehru is known for his role in promoting socialism and economic planning in India, particularly through the Five-Year Plans.

Which Indian National Congress leader is known for her role in the nationalization of banks and the Green Revolution?

  1. Mahatma Gandhi

  2. Jawaharlal Nehru

  3. Indira Gandhi

  4. Rajiv Gandhi


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Indira Gandhi, the daughter of Jawaharlal Nehru, is known for her role in the nationalization of banks and the implementation of the Green Revolution, which led to increased agricultural production in India.

Which Indian National Congress leader is known for his role in the liberalization of the Indian economy and the promotion of economic reforms?

  1. Mahatma Gandhi

  2. Jawaharlal Nehru

  3. Indira Gandhi

  4. P.V. Narasimha Rao


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

P.V. Narasimha Rao, the Prime Minister of India from 1991 to 1996, is known for his role in the liberalization of the Indian economy and the implementation of economic reforms.

Which Indian National Congress leader is known for his role in the implementation of the Right to Information Act and the National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme?

  1. Mahatma Gandhi

  2. Jawaharlal Nehru

  3. Indira Gandhi

  4. Manmohan Singh


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Manmohan Singh, the Prime Minister of India from 2004 to 2014, is known for his role in the implementation of the Right to Information Act and the National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme.

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