The First Indian Prime Minister

Description: This quiz focuses on the life and achievements of Jawaharlal Nehru, India's first Prime Minister.
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Who was the first Prime Minister of India?

  1. Jawaharlal Nehru

  2. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

  3. Mahatma Gandhi

  4. Subhash Chandra Bose


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

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

When was Jawaharlal Nehru born?

  1. November 14, 1889

  2. August 15, 1947

  3. January 26, 1950

  4. October 2, 1962


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jawaharlal Nehru was born on November 14, 1889, in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India.

Where did Jawaharlal Nehru study?

  1. University of Cambridge

  2. University of Oxford

  3. Harvard University

  4. University of Allahabad


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jawaharlal Nehru studied at Trinity College, University of Cambridge, where he earned a degree in natural sciences.

When did Jawaharlal Nehru join the Indian National Congress?

  1. 1919

  2. 1920

  3. 1921

  4. 1922


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jawaharlal Nehru joined the Indian National Congress in 1919, after the Jallianwala Bagh massacre.

What was Jawaharlal Nehru's role in the Indian independence movement?

  1. He was a prominent leader of the Congress Party.

  2. He was the editor of the newspaper 'The Independent'.

  3. He was a member of the Constituent Assembly.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Jawaharlal Nehru played a prominent role in the Indian independence movement as a leader of the Congress Party, editor of the newspaper 'The Independent', and member of the Constituent Assembly.

When did India gain independence from British rule?

  1. August 15, 1947

  2. January 26, 1950

  3. October 2, 1962

  4. November 14, 1989


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

India gained independence from British rule on August 15, 1947.

What was Jawaharlal Nehru's vision for India after independence?

  1. To build a secular, democratic, and socialist society.

  2. To promote economic growth and industrialization.

  3. To establish a strong military and defense system.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Jawaharlal Nehru's vision for India after independence included building a secular, democratic, and socialist society, promoting economic growth and industrialization, and establishing a strong military and defense system.

What were some of Jawaharlal Nehru's major achievements as Prime Minister?

  1. He oversaw the drafting of the Indian Constitution.

  2. He launched the Five-Year Plans for economic development.

  3. He established the Non-Aligned Movement.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Jawaharlal Nehru's major achievements as Prime Minister include overseeing the drafting of the Indian Constitution, launching the Five-Year Plans for economic development, and establishing the Non-Aligned Movement.

When did Jawaharlal Nehru die?

  1. May 27, 1964

  2. August 15, 1947

  3. January 26, 1950

  4. October 2, 1962


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jawaharlal Nehru died on May 27, 1964, in New Delhi, India.

What is Jawaharlal Nehru's legacy?

  1. He is considered one of the greatest leaders of the Indian independence movement.

  2. He is known for his vision of a secular, democratic, and socialist India.

  3. He is remembered for his role in the Non-Aligned Movement.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Jawaharlal Nehru's legacy includes being considered one of the greatest leaders of the Indian independence movement, his vision of a secular, democratic, and socialist India, and his role in the Non-Aligned Movement.

What is the name of Jawaharlal Nehru's autobiography?

  1. My Experiments with Truth

  2. An Autobiography

  3. The Discovery of India

  4. Glimpses of World History


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Jawaharlal Nehru's autobiography is titled 'An Autobiography'.

What was Jawaharlal Nehru's relationship with Mahatma Gandhi?

  1. They were close friends and political allies.

  2. They had different political views and often disagreed.

  3. They were rivals for the leadership of the Indian National Congress.

  4. They had no relationship.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Jawaharlal Nehru and Mahatma Gandhi were close friends and political allies, working together for India's independence.

What was Jawaharlal Nehru's role in the Non-Aligned Movement?

  1. He was one of the founders of the movement.

  2. He was the first chairman of the movement.

  3. He hosted the first summit of the movement in India.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Jawaharlal Nehru was one of the founders of the Non-Aligned Movement, the first chairman of the movement, and hosted the first summit of the movement in India.

What was Jawaharlal Nehru's foreign policy known as?

  1. Panchsheel

  2. Non-Alignment

  3. Active Neutrality

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Jawaharlal Nehru's foreign policy was known as Panchsheel, Non-Alignment, and Active Neutrality.

What was Jawaharlal Nehru's vision for India's economic development?

  1. He wanted to build a socialist economy.

  2. He wanted to promote private enterprise and capitalism.

  3. He wanted to focus on agriculture and rural development.

  4. He wanted to develop a mixed economy.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Jawaharlal Nehru's vision for India's economic development was to develop a mixed economy, combining elements of socialism and capitalism.

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