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Political Development: A Journey Through Indian History

Description: This quiz aims to assess your understanding of the political development in India, covering various aspects of its history. The questions delve into key events, leaders, and movements that shaped the nation's political landscape.
Number of Questions: 15
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Who was the first Prime Minister of India?

  1. Jawaharlal Nehru

  2. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

  3. Mahatma Gandhi

  4. Lal Bahadur Shastri


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jawaharlal Nehru was the first Prime Minister of India, serving from 1947 to 1964.

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

  1. Jawaharlal Nehru

  2. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

  3. Mahatma Gandhi

  4. Lal Bahadur Shastri


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

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

Which movement aimed to promote self-governance and economic self-reliance in India?

  1. Quit India Movement

  2. Civil Disobedience Movement

  3. Swadeshi Movement

  4. Non-Cooperation Movement


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Swadeshi Movement aimed to promote self-governance and economic self-reliance in India by boycotting British goods and promoting Indian-made products.

Who was the leader of the Indian National Congress during the Quit India Movement?

  1. Jawaharlal Nehru

  2. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

  3. Mahatma Gandhi

  4. Lal Bahadur Shastri


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Mahatma Gandhi was the leader of the Indian National Congress during the Quit India Movement.

Which constitutional amendment act abolished the privy purses and privileges of the Indian princes?

  1. 24th Amendment

  2. 25th Amendment

  3. 26th Amendment

  4. 27th Amendment


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The 26th Amendment to the Indian Constitution abolished the privy purses and privileges of the Indian princes.

Who was the first woman Prime Minister of India?

  1. Indira Gandhi

  2. Golda Meir

  3. Margaret Thatcher

  4. Benazir Bhutto


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Indira Gandhi was the first woman Prime Minister of India, serving from 1966 to 1977 and again from 1980 to 1984.

Which Indian state was formed as a result of the States Reorganization Act of 1956?

  1. Andhra Pradesh

  2. Kerala

  3. Karnataka

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, and Karnataka were all formed as a result of the States Reorganization Act of 1956.

Which political party was formed by Jayaprakash Narayan in 1974?

  1. Janata Party

  2. Bharatiya Janata Party

  3. Indian National Congress

  4. Communist Party of India


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jayaprakash Narayan formed the Janata Party in 1974.

Who was the first President of India?

  1. Rajendra Prasad

  2. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan

  3. Zakir Hussain

  4. V. V. Giri


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Rajendra Prasad was the first President of India, serving from 1950 to 1962.

Which Indian state was formed as a result of the Telangana movement?

  1. Telangana

  2. Andhra Pradesh

  3. Karnataka

  4. Kerala


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Telangana was formed as a result of the Telangana movement, which demanded a separate state for the Telugu-speaking region of Andhra Pradesh.

Which political party was formed by Atal Bihari Vajpayee in 1980?

  1. Bharatiya Janata Party

  2. Janata Party

  3. Indian National Congress

  4. Communist Party of India


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Atal Bihari Vajpayee formed the Bharatiya Janata Party in 1980.

Which constitutional amendment act introduced the concept of fundamental duties in the Indian Constitution?

  1. 42nd Amendment

  2. 43rd Amendment

  3. 44th Amendment

  4. 45th Amendment


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The 42nd Amendment to the Indian Constitution introduced the concept of fundamental duties.

Who was the first woman President of India?

  1. Pratibha Patil

  2. K. R. Narayanan

  3. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam

  4. Pranab Mukherjee


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pratibha Patil was the first woman President of India, serving from 2007 to 2012.

Which Indian state was formed as a result of the Jharkhand movement?

  1. Jharkhand

  2. Bihar

  3. Odisha

  4. West Bengal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jharkhand was formed as a result of the Jharkhand movement, which demanded a separate state for the tribal-dominated region of Bihar.

Which political party was formed by Mamata Banerjee in 1998?

  1. All India Trinamool Congress

  2. Bharatiya Janata Party

  3. Indian National Congress

  4. Communist Party of India


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mamata Banerjee formed the All India Trinamool Congress in 1998.

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