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Consequences of Political Unification

Description: This quiz aims to assess your understanding of the consequences of political unification in India.
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What was the primary objective of the Indian National Congress (INC) during the struggle for independence?

  1. To achieve complete independence from British rule

  2. To establish a socialist state

  3. To promote the rights of religious minorities

  4. To protect the interests of the landed aristocracy


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The INC's primary goal was to secure India's independence from British colonial rule and establish a self-governing nation.

Which event marked the beginning of the Indian independence movement?

  1. The Sepoy Mutiny of 1857

  2. The formation of the INC in 1885

  3. The partition of Bengal in 1905

  4. The Jallianwala Bagh massacre in 1919


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The formation of the INC in 1885 is widely regarded as the starting point of the organized Indian independence movement.

Who is considered the 'Father of the Nation' in India?

  1. Jawaharlal Nehru

  2. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

  3. Mahatma Gandhi

  4. Subhash Chandra Bose


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Mahatma Gandhi is widely revered as the 'Father of the Nation' for his leadership role in the Indian independence movement and his advocacy of nonviolent resistance.

Which Indian leader played a crucial role in integrating the princely states into the Indian Union?

  1. Jawaharlal Nehru

  2. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

  3. Mahatma Gandhi

  4. Subhash Chandra Bose


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, also known as the 'Iron Man of India,' was instrumental in negotiating with the rulers of princely states and convincing them to join the Indian Union.

What was the name of the committee appointed by the Constituent Assembly to draft the Indian Constitution?

  1. The Drafting Committee

  2. The Constitution Committee

  3. The Fundamental Rights Committee

  4. The Directive Principles Committee


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Drafting Committee, chaired by Dr. B.R. Ambedkar, was responsible for drafting the Indian Constitution.

When did India adopt its Constitution and become a republic?

  1. January 26, 1947

  2. August 15, 1947

  3. January 26, 1950

  4. August 15, 1950


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

India adopted its Constitution and became a republic on January 26, 1950, which is celebrated as Republic Day.

What is the fundamental law of India that governs the rights, duties, and powers of the government and its citizens?

  1. The Indian Constitution

  2. The Indian Penal Code

  3. The Code of Civil Procedure

  4. The Indian Evidence Act


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Indian Constitution is the supreme law of the land and serves as the foundation for the legal and political system of India.

Which fundamental right guarantees freedom of speech and expression in India?

  1. Article 19(1)(a)

  2. Article 19(1)(b)

  3. Article 19(1)(c)

  4. Article 19(1)(d)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Article 19(1)(a) of the Indian Constitution guarantees the fundamental right to freedom of speech and expression.

What is the name of the highest court in India?

  1. The Supreme Court of India

  2. The High Court of India

  3. The District Court of India

  4. The Court of Appeal of India


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Supreme Court of India is the highest judicial body in the country and has the power to interpret the Constitution and resolve legal disputes.

Which Indian state has the largest population?

  1. Uttar Pradesh

  2. Maharashtra

  3. Bihar

  4. West Bengal


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Uttar Pradesh is the most populous state in India, with a population of over 200 million people.

What is the capital city of India?

  1. New Delhi

  2. Mumbai

  3. Kolkata

  4. Chennai


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

New Delhi is the capital city of India and serves as the seat of the Indian government.

Which Indian state is known as the 'Land of Five Rivers'?

  1. Punjab

  2. Haryana

  3. Rajasthan

  4. Gujarat


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Punjab is often referred to as the 'Land of Five Rivers' due to the presence of five major rivers flowing through the state.

What is the name of the largest river in India?

  1. Ganges

  2. Brahmaputra

  3. Indus

  4. Narmada


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Ganges is the longest river in India and is considered sacred by Hindus.

Which Indian state is known for its tea production?

  1. Assam

  2. West Bengal

  3. Tamil Nadu

  4. Karnataka


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Assam is the largest tea-producing state in India and is famous for its high-quality tea.

What is the name of the largest desert in India?

  1. Thar Desert

  2. Great Indian Desert

  3. Rajasthan Desert

  4. Marusthali Desert


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Thar Desert, also known as the Great Indian Desert, is the largest desert in India and covers parts of Rajasthan, Gujarat, and Haryana.

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