Britishers ruled India for about 200 years.
The Revolt of 1857 is called the first act of rebellion by India against the Britishers.
India will celebrate its 78th Independence Day on August 15, 2024. The security arrangements have increased in Delhi along with full dress rehearsals of Indian armed forces at Red Fort in the national capital on Sunday. According to media reports, around 1,800 special guests including sarpanches, Khadi workers, primary school teachers and nurses have been invited for the Independence Day celebrations on August 15. While Indian citizens are gearing up for the celebration, many are unaware of the Indian history of independence. It includes questions like why India was given independence on August 15 and who chose this date. Let’s look at some general questions and see if you can answer them.
Why was the date of 15th August chosen for India’s Independence?
The date of 15th August was chosen for India’s independence because it was the second anniversary of the surrender of the Allied forces of Japan. This date was chosen by Lord Mountbatten.
For how many years did the British rule India?
The British ruled India for about 200 years.
When did the Jallianwala Bagh massacre take place?
Jallianwala Bagh happened on April 13, 1919. According to the official report, around 379 unarmed Indian men, women and children were killed in this massacre.
When did Mahatma Gandhi set out to break the salt law and when did he reach Dandi?
Mahatma Gandhi set out on March 12 1930 and reached there on April 5, 1930.
When did the Quit India Movement take place?
The Cornerstone movement of Independence Day, Quit India Movement took place on August 8, 1942.
When did the Simon Commission come to India?
Simon’s commission came to India in 1927. It was a group of seven British Members of Parliament (MPs) who arrived in India in 1928 to study constitutional reform in British India.
Where was Mahatma Gandhi imprisoned after the Quit India Resolution was passed?
Mahatma Gandhi was imprisoned in the Aga Khan Palace after the Quit India Resolution was passed.
In which year did the Muslim League first demand a separate country for Muslims?
It demanded the separation in 1940. All India Muslim League was founded under the leadership of Aga Khan and Mohsin ul Mulk.
Which rebellion is called the first freedom struggle?
The Revolt of 1857 is called the first act of rebellion by India against the Britishers. The revolt began on May 10, 1857, at Meerut as a sepoy mutiny. It was initiated by sepoys in the Bengal Presidency against the British officers.
Which British Prime Minister declared India’s independence?
Clement Attlee
When India got independence, which party was in power in Britain?
Labour Party
Who formed the Indian National Army for the independence of India?
Subhash Chandra Bose
Apart from India, which other countries celebrate Independence Day on 15 August?
Answer: South Korea, Bahrain, Congo and Liechtenstein