Independence Day Quiz
15 questions, one score, zero sign-ups. This Independence Day Quiz mixes easy and tricky questions, and every answer comes with a quick explanation.
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This Independence Day quiz is a quick tour of how India became free on 15 August 1947, from the Quit India Movement and the Indian Independence Act to Nehru's midnight speech and the tricolour itself. The 15 questions mix easy warm-ups that every student knows with tougher ones on Partition, the Governors-General and where Gandhi spent the first Independence Day.
It suits school students, teachers, quiz clubs and anyone preparing a quiz on Independence Day for a society or office event. Play solo for an instant score, or put it on a projector and let houses or teams compete. Every answer has a short explanation, and the full set of Independence Day quiz questions with answers is listed further down the page, so you can use it as a ready answer key.
A fact that surprises many people: Mahatma Gandhi did not attend the celebrations in Delhi. He spent 15 August 1947 in Calcutta, fasting and praying for peace while communal violence spread. Another one: the Radcliffe Line, the new border with Pakistan, was only made public on 17 August, two days after independence. Take the quiz, check your answers, and share your score with friends and family.
Independence Day questions with answers
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India became independent on 15 August of which year?
- 1945
- 1947
- 1950
- 1942
Answer: 1947. British rule ended at midnight on 14–15 August 1947. India became a republic later, on 26 January 1950.
Who delivered the famous "Tryst with Destiny" speech on the eve of independence?
- Jawaharlal Nehru
- Mahatma Gandhi
- Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
- Dr Rajendra Prasad
Answer: Jawaharlal Nehru. Nehru spoke to the Constituent Assembly in Delhi just before midnight on 14 August 1947.
From the ramparts of which monument does the Prime Minister hoist the flag and address the nation every 15 August?
- India Gate
- Qutub Minar
- Red Fort
- Rashtrapati Bhavan
Answer: Red Fort. The Prime Minister's Independence Day address is given from the Red Fort in Delhi, built by Shah Jahan.
Who was the last Viceroy of British India and the first Governor-General of independent India?
Photo: Harvinder Chandigarh, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons - Lord Wavell
- Lord Linlithgow
- Lord Curzon
- Lord Mountbatten
Answer: Lord Mountbatten. Lord Louis Mountbatten oversaw the transfer of power and stayed on as Governor-General until June 1948.
Who was the first and only Indian to serve as Governor-General of independent India?
- C. Rajagopalachari
- Sardar Patel
- Dr S. Radhakrishnan
- Maulana Azad
Answer: C. Rajagopalachari. C. Rajagopalachari succeeded Mountbatten in 1948. The post ended in 1950 when India became a republic with a President.
Which law passed by the British Parliament created the independent dominions of India and Pakistan?
Photo: Colin, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons - Government of India Act, 1935
- Indian Independence Act, 1947
- Indian Councils Act, 1909
- Rowlatt Act, 1919
Answer: Indian Independence Act, 1947. The Indian Independence Act received royal assent on 18 July 1947 and fixed 15 August 1947 as the appointed day.
The British lawyer who chaired the commissions that drew the India–Pakistan border was:
Photo: Kamran Ali, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons - Stafford Cripps
- Clement Attlee
- Cyril Radcliffe
- John Simon
Answer: Cyril Radcliffe. Sir Cyril Radcliffe drew the line in about five weeks, and the boundary award was made public on 17 August 1947.
Which colour band is at the top of the Indian national flag?
- Green
- White
- Blue
- Saffron
Answer: Saffron. The tricolour has saffron at the top, white in the middle with the navy-blue Ashoka Chakra, and green at the bottom.
How many spokes does the Ashoka Chakra on the national flag have?
- 24
- 12
- 18
- 32
Answer: 24. The navy-blue wheel has 24 spokes and is taken from the Lion Capital of Ashoka at Sarnath.
The design of the Indian national flag is based on a flag created by which freedom fighter?
- Bhikaiji Cama
- Pingali Venkayya
- Sarojini Naidu
- Bal Gangadhar Tilak
Answer: Pingali Venkayya. Pingali Venkayya of Andhra Pradesh designed the flag on which the tricolour adopted on 22 July 1947 was based.
Which of these leaders was NOT alive to see India become independent on 15 August 1947?
- Mahatma Gandhi
- Sardar Patel
- Bhagat Singh
- Jawaharlal Nehru
Answer: Bhagat Singh. Bhagat Singh was executed by the British in 1931. Gandhi was killed in January 1948 and Patel died in 1950.
Where was Mahatma Gandhi on 15 August 1947, the first Independence Day?
Photo: Thierry ehrmann, CC BY 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons - Delhi
- Sabarmati, Ahmedabad
- Wardha
- Calcutta (Kolkata)
Answer: Calcutta (Kolkata). Gandhi stayed away from the Delhi celebrations and spent the day in Calcutta fasting and praying for peace amid communal violence.
In which year did the Quit India Movement begin?
Photo: Karthikndr, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons - 1942
- 1930
- 1920
- 1919
Answer: 1942. Gandhi launched it in Bombay on 8 August 1942 with the call "Do or Die". 1930 was the Salt March and 1920 the Non-Cooperation Movement.
Which campaign, launched in 2022 to mark 75 years of independence, urged citizens to hoist the national flag at their homes?
- Swachh Bharat
- Har Ghar Tiranga
- Fit India
- Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat
Answer: Har Ghar Tiranga. Har Ghar Tiranga was part of the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav celebrations and has been repeated around 15 August in later years.
Which other country also celebrates its liberation or independence on 15 August?
- Sri Lanka
- Nepal
- South Korea
- Japan
Answer: South Korea. South Korea marks National Liberation Day on 15 August, the day Japanese rule ended in 1945. Sri Lanka's independence day is 4 February.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I find Independence Day questions with answers?
On this page. Play the quiz above for an instant score, then open the answer key below to see all 15 Independence Day quiz questions and answers with a short explanation for each. Teachers can read them aloud for a classroom or assembly quiz.
How many questions are in this Independence Day quiz?
There are 15 multiple-choice questions with four options each. They cover the freedom struggle, the events of August 1947 and national symbols, and take about four minutes to finish.
Can I play the Independence Day quiz online for free without signing up?
Yes. It is completely free and needs no login, email or app. Tap start, answer the questions and see your score straight away, then share it on WhatsApp or anywhere else.
Is this quiz suitable for a school Independence Day celebration?
Yes. The questions match what students learn in history and civics, with a few harder ones for senior classes. Each explanation gives a talking point, so it works well for a quiz competition on 15 August.