Historical Background of Indian Polity Quiz Part-2

Test your knowledge of India’s Historical background of Indian Polity during British rule with this informative quiz. Explore key events, movements, and leaders shaping the nation’s freedom journey. After submit you can find the answers below.

Indian Independence Quiz

1. The Indian Independence Act was passed by which Parliament?

a) British Parliament
b) Indian Parliament
c) American Congress
d) None of the above

2. When was the Indian Independence Act enacted?

a) 15 August 1947
b) 26 January 1947
c) 15 August 1946
d) 2 October 1947

3. Who was the last Viceroy of India?

a) Lord Wavell
b) Lord Mountbatten
c) Lord Irwin
d) Lord Canning

4. Which province was divided into two parts as a result of the Indian Independence Act?

a) Bengal
b) Punjab
c) Bihar
d) Both a and b

5. What was the primary purpose of the Indian Independence Act?

a) To grant independence to India
b) To create a new constitution
c) To establish a federal structure
d) To maintain British rule

6. What was the role of the Indian Independence Act in the partition of India?

a) It facilitated the partition
b) It opposed the partition
c) It ignored the partition
d) It delayed the partition

7. Which of the following was NOT a provision of the Indian Independence Act?

a) Formation of a Constituent Assembly
b) Partition of India
c) Transfer of power to Indian leaders
d) Establishment of a monarchy

8. Who was the last Governor-General of India?

a) C. Rajagopalachari
b) Lord Mountbatten
c) Mahatma Gandhi
d) Jawaharlal Nehru

9. The Indian Independence Act led to the creation of how many dominions?

a) One
b) Two
c) Three
d) Four

10. What was the date of transfer of power from British to Indian hands?

a) 15 August 1947
b) 26 January 1950
c) 1 January 1948
d) 2 October 1947

11. The Indian Independence Act was a result of which historical event?

a) World War II
b) Non-Cooperation Movement
c) Quit India Movement
d) Civil Disobedience Movement

12. The Indian Independence Act allowed for the creation of which countries?

a) India and Pakistan
b) India and Bangladesh
c) India and Nepal
d) India and Sri Lanka

13. What was the main feature of the Government of India Act 1919?

a) Introduction of Diarchy
b) Complete Independence
c) Federal Structure
d) Establishment of Local Self-Government

14. The Government of India Act 1935 provided for which type of government?

a) Federal Government
b) Unitary Government
c) Confederation
d) Presidential Government

15. Who was the first Governor-General of Independent India?

a) C. Rajagopalachari
b) Lord Mountbatten
c) Jawaharlal Nehru
d) Mahatma Gandhi

16. The Quit India Movement was launched in which year?

a) 1942
b) 1940
c) 1945
d) 1947

17. Who was the main architect of the Indian Independence Act?

a) Lord Mountbatten
b) Clement Attlee
c) Mahatma Gandhi
d) Jawaharlal Nehru

18. The Indian Independence Act is also known as?

a) The August Offer
b) The Mountbatten Plan
c) The Cripps Mission
d) The Round Table Conference

19. The Indian Independence Act was introduced in which year?

a) 1946
b) 1947
c) 1945
d) 1948

20. Who proposed the Cabinet Mission Plan?

a) Lord Wavell
b) Lord Mountbatten
c) Clement Attlee
d) Jawaharlal Nehru

21. The Indian Independence Act was a result of which movement?

a) Civil Disobedience Movement
b) Quit India Movement
c) Non-Cooperation Movement
d) Swadeshi Movement

22. What was the effect of the Indian Independence Act on the princely states?

a) They had to join either India or Pakistan
b) They remained independent
c) They were annexed by British
d) They were given autonomy

23. Which act was repealed by the Indian Independence Act?

a) Government of India Act 1935
b) Government of India Act 1919
c) Indian Councils Act 1909
d) Indian Independence Act 1947

24. What did the Indian Independence Act specify about the future of India?

a) It would be a Dominion
b) It would be a Republic
c) It would be a Monarchy
d) It would be a Federation

25. The Quit India Movement was a response to?

a) World War II
b) Simon Commission
c) British Partition Plan
d) Quit India Movement

26. Who announced the Quit India Movement?

a) Mahatma Gandhi
b) Jawaharlal Nehru
c) Subhas Chandra Bose
d) Sardar Patel

27. The Indian Independence Act led to which major event?

a) Partition of India
b) Establishment of Pakistan
c) Formation of Government of India
d) All of the above

28. Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding the Indian Independence Act?

a) It granted complete independence to India
b) It retained British sovereignty
c) It created a federation
d) It was a temporary measure

29. What did the Indian Independence Act provide for the legislative assemblies?

a) Complete autonomy
b) Limited autonomy
c) No autonomy
d) Partial autonomy

30. Who was the Prime Minister of India when the Indian Independence Act was passed?

a) Jawaharlal Nehru
b) Lal Bahadur Shastri
c) Gulzarilal Nanda
d) Mahatma Gandhi

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