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GK Questions and Answers on Independence Day 2020.

 

GK Questions and Answers on Independence Day 2020.

Jai Hind! Indian flag to be hoisted at Canada's Niagara Falls on 74th Independence Day


On 15 August every year Independence Day is celebrated throughout the country. This year marks the 74th Independence Day. Let us solve an interesting quiz based on Independence Day history, freedom fighters, etc.

In 2020, India will celebrate 74th Independence Day on 15 August. The day reminds us of the sacrifices of various freedom fighters to gain independence from British rule. Usually, the day is observed with flag-hoisting ceremonies, parades, and cultural events but this year due to ongoing pandemic celebrations will be different.

1. It is the 74th Independence Day this year which means:

(a) India has achieved 73 years of freedom

(b) India has achieved 74 years of freedom

(c) India has achieved 72 years of freedom

(d) India has achieved 73 as well as 74 years of freedom

Ans. 

(a)Explanation:  It is the 74th Independence Day this year, 2020 which means India has achieved 73 years of freedom.

Happy Independence Day 2020


2. Which among the following is/are true regarding the ratio of the national flag?

(a) The ratio of the length to the height of the flag shall be 3:2

(b) The ratio of the length to the width of the flag shall be 3:2

(c) The ratio of the length to the height of the flag shall be 2:3

(d) Both (a) and (b)

Ans. 

(d)Explanation: The national flag shall be rectangular in shape. The ratio of the length to the height (width) of the flag shall be 3:2.


3. On the Independence Day, the Prime Minister of India hoists our tricolour flag at:

(a) the Purana Qila, Delhi

(b) the Red Fort, Old Delhi

(c) the Red Fort, Agra

(d) the India Gate, New Delhi

Ans.

 (b)Explanation:  India became free from the British rule on 15th August 1947 and first Prime Minister of Independent India, Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru hoisted the Indian National Flag above Lahori Gate of Red Fort in Delhi. From that day Prime Ministers of India hoist our tricolour flag at the Red Fort, Old Delhi.


4. Who among the following was the Prime Minister of Britain at the time of Independence?

(a) Lord Mountbatten

(b) Winston Churchill

(c) Clement Attlee

(d) Ramsay MacDonald

Ans.

 cExplanation: Clement Attlee was the Prime Minister of Britain at the time of Independence. He served the post from 1945-1955. 

5. Who among the following was the first Governor-General of new Dominions of India?

(a) Lord Mountbatten

(b) C. Rajgopalchari

(c) Dr. BR Amdedkar

(d) Dr. Rajendra Prasad

Ans.

 (a)Explanation: Lord Mountbatten became the first Governor-General of new Dominions of India. He swore in Jawaharlal Nehru as the first Prime Minister of independent India.

6. The famous quote "a tryst with destiny" is given by

(a) Dr. BR Ambedkar

(b) Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru

(c) Mahatma Gandhi

(d) Abdul Kalam Azad

Ans.

(b) Explanation: First Prime Minister Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru said, "Long years ago, we made a tryst with destiny and now the time comes when we shall redeem our pledge… At the stroke of the midnight hour, when the world sleeps, India will awake to life and freedom."

7. Which among the following Plan was known as the partition plan?

(a) Macaulay Plan

 (b) Atlee Announcement

(c) Montagu-Chelmsford Reforms

(d) Mountbatten Plan

Ans.

 (d)Explanation: Lord Mountbatten, the Viceroy of India in 1947, put forth the partition plan widely known as the Mountbatten Plan. The Plan was accepted by the Congress and the Muslim League.

Thank You.

Regards: Autodidact27

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