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Indian Philosophy of Race: The Concept of Race in Modern Indian Texts

Description: This quiz will test your knowledge on the concept of race in modern Indian texts.
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Who is considered the father of Indian nationalism?

  1. Mahatma Gandhi

  2. Jawaharlal Nehru

  3. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

  4. Rabindranath Tagore


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mahatma Gandhi is widely regarded as the father of Indian nationalism due to his leadership of the Indian National Congress and his advocacy for nonviolent resistance against British rule.

What was the main goal of the Indian National Congress?

  1. To achieve independence from British rule

  2. To promote social and economic reforms

  3. To establish a socialist state

  4. To create a Hindu nation


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The main goal of the Indian National Congress was to achieve independence from British rule through peaceful means.

Which Indian leader was known as the "Iron Man of India"?

  1. Mahatma Gandhi

  2. Jawaharlal Nehru

  3. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

  4. Rabindranath Tagore


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel was known as the "Iron Man of India" due to his strong leadership and his role in integrating the princely states into the Indian Union after independence.

Who was the first Prime Minister of independent India?

  1. Mahatma Gandhi

  2. Jawaharlal Nehru

  3. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

  4. Rabindranath Tagore


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Jawaharlal Nehru was the first Prime Minister of independent India and served from 1947 to 1964.

Which Indian leader was known as the "Father of the Nation"?

  1. Mahatma Gandhi

  2. Jawaharlal Nehru

  3. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

  4. Rabindranath Tagore


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mahatma Gandhi is widely regarded as the "Father of the Nation" due to his leadership of the Indian independence movement and his advocacy for nonviolent resistance.

What was the name of the movement led by Mahatma Gandhi to protest against the British salt tax?

  1. The Salt Satyagraha

  2. The Quit India Movement

  3. The Non-Cooperation Movement

  4. The Civil Disobedience Movement


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Salt Satyagraha was a nonviolent protest movement led by Mahatma Gandhi in 1930 to protest against the British salt tax.

Which Indian leader was known as the "Lion of Punjab"?

  1. Mahatma Gandhi

  2. Jawaharlal Nehru

  3. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

  4. Lala Lajpat Rai


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Lala Lajpat Rai was known as the "Lion of Punjab" due to his strong leadership and his role in the Indian independence movement.

What was the name of the Indian constitution that was adopted in 1950?

  1. The Constitution of India

  2. The Indian Independence Act

  3. The Government of India Act

  4. The Indian Councils Act


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Constitution of India was adopted in 1950 and is the supreme law of the country.

Which Indian leader was known as the "Nightingale of India"?

  1. Mahatma Gandhi

  2. Jawaharlal Nehru

  3. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

  4. Sarojini Naidu


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Sarojini Naidu was known as the "Nightingale of India" due to her beautiful poetry and her contributions to the Indian independence movement.

What was the name of the Indian leader who was assassinated by a Hindu extremist in 1948?

  1. Mahatma Gandhi

  2. Jawaharlal Nehru

  3. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

  4. Rabindranath Tagore


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mahatma Gandhi was assassinated by a Hindu extremist in 1948.

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