Quiz on India Independence Day

 

Important Facts About Indian Independence Day

1. Date: India celebrates Independence Day every year on 15 August.

2. Independence: India became independent from British rule on 15 August 1947.

3. First Prime Minister: Jawaharlal Nehru became the first Prime Minister of independent India.

4. Historic Speech: At midnight on 14–15 August 1947, Jawaharlal Nehru delivered his famous “Tryst with Destiny” speech.

5. First Flag Hoisting: Nehru hoisted the Indian national flag at the Red Fort, Delhi, on 16 August 1947. The first official Independence Day celebration was associated with flag hoisting and ceremonies in Delhi.

6. National Flag: The Indian Tricolour consists of saffron, white and green, with the Ashoka Chakra in navy blue at the centre.

7. Ashoka Chakra: It has 24 spokes, representing the Dharma Chakra.

8. Freedom Movement: India’s independence was the result of a long freedom struggle involving leaders and movements such as Mahatma Gandhi, Subhas Chandra Bose, Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, Bhagat Singh, Jawaharlal Nehru, Sarojini Naidu and many others.

9. Mahatma Gandhi: Gandhi played a central role in the freedom movement through non-violence and Satyagraha.

10. Quit India Movement: Launched in August 1942, it called for an end to British rule in India.

11. Indian National Congress: The Congress played a major role in India's struggle for independence.

12. Partition: Independence in 1947 was accompanied by the Partition of British India, leading to the creation of India and Pakistan.

13. Red Fort Ceremony: Every year, the Prime Minister of India hoists the national flag at the Red Fort and addresses the nation.

14. 21 Gun Salute: The flag-hoisting ceremony is traditionally followed by a 21-gun salute.

15. National Holiday: Independence Day is a national holiday throughout India.

16. Significance: The day commemorates India's freedom and honours the sacrifices of freedom fighters.

17. Schools and Institutions: Schools, colleges and government institutions conduct flag-hoisting ceremonies, cultural programmes, patriotic songs, speeches and competitions.

18. National Anthem: “Jana Gana Mana”, written by Rabindranath Tagore, is India's National Anthem.

19. National Song: “Vande Mataram”, written by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay, is India's National Song.

20. Theme of the Celebration: Independence Day reminds citizens of the values of freedom, unity, democracy, equality and national responsibility.

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