History quiz: easy round
Ten easy questions to warm up. Most players should get seven or more. Tap an option to answer, or send the whole round to your group.
Who was the first Prime Minister of India?
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Jawaharlal Nehru. Jawaharlal Nehru became Prime Minister in 1947.
In which year did India become independent?
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1947. India became independent on 15 August 1947.
Who is called the Father of the Nation in India?
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Mahatma Gandhi. Mahatma Gandhi is called the Father of the Nation.
Which Mughal emperor built the Taj Mahal?
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Shah Jahan. Shah Jahan built it in memory of Mumtaz Mahal.
Who was the first President of India?
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Rajendra Prasad. Dr Rajendra Prasad was President from 1950 to 1962.
Gandhiji's march to Dandi in 1930 was a protest against the tax on what?
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Salt. The Salt March was a protest against the salt law.
Who is known as the Iron Man of India?
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Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel. Sardar Patel united the princely states with India.
Who led the Azad Hind Fauj, the Indian National Army?
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Subhas Chandra Bose. Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose led the Indian National Army.
Which queen of Jhansi fought in the revolt of 1857?
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Rani Lakshmibai. Rani Lakshmibai of Jhansi fought in 1857 and 1858.
Emperor Ashoka belonged to which dynasty?
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Maurya. Ashoka was the third Mauryan emperor.
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