1. Who designed india's National flag?
Explanation: The National Flag of India was designed by Pingali Venkayya in 1921.
Report for correction2. When was the tricolour adopted as the National Flag of India?
Explanation: The National Flag of India was adopted in its present form during the meeting of the Constituent Assembly held on 22 July 1947.
Report for correction3. After independence; who was the first Governor-General of India?
Explanation: After independence; the title of Viceroy of India was abandoned but the office of the Governor-General continued to exist; as a representative of the crown. Lord Mountbatten was the first Governor-General of independent India.
Report for correction4. On 15 August 1947; who raised the national flag during independence day event at Red Fort?
Explanation: Jawaharlal Nehru; the first prime minister of India; raised the national flag at Lahore Gate of Red Fort.
Report for correction5. Who will raise the national flag during Independence day function at Red Fort?
Explanation: Prime Minister of India hoists the flag during national level Independence day celebrations held at the Red Fort.
Report for correction6. What was the other independent nation formed by the Indian Independence Act; of 1947?
Explanation: The partition of British India into the two new independent dominions of India and Pakistan was accomplished by the United Kingdom Parliament's passage of the Indian Independence Act of 1947.
Report for correction7. Who is referred as East India Company?
Explanation: The East India Company was an English company formed for the exploitation of trade with East and Southeast Asia and India.
Report for correction8. East India Company started trade with India from which city?
Explanation: Surat in Gujarat was the first trade centre of the British East India Company in India. They also established trading centres at Bombay; Calcutta and Madras.
Report for correction9. When did India came under the direct rule of the British crown?
Explanation: On August 2; 1858; Parliament passed the Government of India Act; transferring British power over India from the company to the crown.
Report for correction10. What was the exchange rate for dollar and rupee on August 15; 1947?
Explanation: On the day of August 15; 1947; as India stepped into an era of sovereignty; its currency stood equal to the U.S. Dollar.
Report for correction11. During which movement Mahatama Gandhi gave the call for 'Do or Die'?
Explanation: Gandhi ji called for 'Do or Die' during his Quit India Speech made on the eve of Quit India Movement in 1942.
Report for correction12. How many countries celebrate their Independence Day on August 15; apart from India?
Explanation: There are 5 countries celebrates Independence day on August 15; apart with India. They are The Republic of Congo; South Korea; North Korea; Liechtenstein and Bahrain.
Report for correction13. Who wrote this slogan 'Self-Rule is my birthright and I shall have it'?
Explanation: Bal Gangadhar Tilak wrote this popular quote. He was the first leader of Indian Independence Movement.
Report for correction14. Who was the commander of the Indian National Army (INA); an Axis-allied force in World War II?
Explanation: Supported by the Japanese army and led by Subhas Chandra Bose; the INA established its own provisional government and initiated an attack against the British in India.
Report for correction15. What was the name of first fort built by East India Company (EIC) and it is located in which city?
Explanation: Fort St. George at Chennai was the first fort built by East India Company. It was built in 1644. Today; this fort houses the Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly.
Report for correction16. Which Indian city is known as the City of Prime Ministers?
Explanation: Allahabad is known as the City of Prime Ministers because 7 PMs of India. They are Jawaharlal Nehru; Lal Bahadur Shastri; Indira Gandhi; Rajiv Gandhi; Gulzarilal Nanda; V.P. Singh and Chandra Shekhar have connections with this city.
Report for correction17. How long does it take to sing the Indian National Anthem; 'Jana Gana Mana'?
Explanation: The Indian National Anthem; 'Jana Gana Mana'; takes approximately 52 seconds to sing when sung at the proper pace.
Report for correction18. What was the name of the magazine published by Mahatma Gandhi?
Explanation: Young India was the name of the weekly journal published by Mahatma Gandhi when he was jailed in year 1922.
Report for correction19. Which of the following revolutionaries died due to hunger strike at Lahore jail?
Explanation: Jatindra Nath Das died after 63 days of hunger strike in Lahore jail. He; Bhagat Singh and other revolutionaries lodged in Lahore Jail started a hunger strike against the bad treatment of political prisoners.
Report for correction20. Which of the following leaders is known as the 'Iron Man of India'?
Explanation: Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel is the national leader who is called The Iron man of India.
Report for correction21. When did Vasco da Gama discovered the sea route to India?
Explanation: Vasco da Gama was a Portuguese explorer who discovered the sea route from Europe to India in 1498. He landed in India at Calicut on 20 May 1498.
Report for correction22. Which of the following Pakistani citizen is awarded Bharat Ratna?
Explanation: Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan was awarded Bharat Ratna; India's highest civilian award; in year 1987. He was a famous independece activist during British rule in India. This was the first time when this award was given to a non-Indian citizen.
Report for correction23. At the time of independence; how many provinces were there in British India?
Explanation: British India had total 17 provinces at the time of independence.
Report for correction24. Who was the founder of Indian National Congress (INC)?
Explanation: Allan Octavian Hume was the founder of INC. This organization was founded for the purpose of greater share of educated Indians in the government.
Report for correction25. Which of the following Indian freedom fighters killed a british officer in Britain?
Explanation: Udham Singh; a great Indian revolutionary; assassinated the former british officer Michael O'Dwyer in London. Michael O'Dwyer was the governor of Punjab and was responsible for Jallianwala Bagh Massacre.
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