GK Quiz on the Independence Day of India for School Students

The Indian Independence Day is observed every year on 15 August. It commemorates the country’s independence on 15 August 1947 from British colonialism. Many schools organise cultural events and activities for Independence Day celebrations such as slogan-writing competitions, poster-making contests, poem recitation competitions, etc. Moreover, it is also a perfect time to test their knowledge. To help prepare them for the same, this blog offers a GK quiz on the Independence Day of India with questions and answers. 

Indian Independence Day Quiz for Kids

1. When do we observe Independence Day in India?

1. 26 January
2. 31 December
3. 15 August 

2. When will India observe its 78th year of independence?

1. 2023
2. 2024
3. 2025

3. Which act of the British parliament paved the way to India’s independence from British rule?

1. The RadCliffe Bill
2. The Indian Independence Bill
3. The Bill of Partition 

4. When was the Indian Independence Bill passed?

1. August 12, 1947
2. 26 January, 1947
3. August 15, 1947

5. Who gave the famous speech “Tryst with Destiny” on the eve of India’s independence?

1. Mahatma Gandhi
2. Jawaharlal Nehru
3. Rabindranath Tagore

6. Which of the following monuments is associated with the flag-hoisting ceremony which took place on 15 August 1947?

1. India Gate
2. Lal Qila
3. Red Fort

7. What is the theme of the 77th year of Independence Day celebrations?

1. Swach Bharat
2. Nation First, Always First
3. Make in India 

8. Who was the last British Viceroy in India?

1. Lord Mountbatten
2. Lord Curzon
3. Lord Wavell

9. Who designed the National Flag of India?

1. Rabindranath Tagore
2. Pingali Venkayya
3. Sardar Vallabhai Patel

10. Out of the following options, which is the symbol of the Indian National flag?

1. Ashoka chakra
2. Crescent
3. Om 

11. What is India’s national anthem?

1. Jana gana mana
2. Sare jahan se accha
3. Vande mataram

12. Out of the following options, who wrote India’s national anthem?

1. Sardar Vallabhai Patel
2. Rabindranath Tagore
3. Mahatma Gandhi

13. Who was the first President of Independent India?

1. Dr Rajendra Prasad
2. Jawaharlal Nehru
3. Sardar Vallabhai Patel

14. Who is known as the Father of the Nation?

1. Jawaharlal Nehru
2. Mahatma Gandhi
3. Dr Rajendra Prasad

15. Which of the following is the correct option to describe the demarcation line between India and Pakistan?

1. Durand Line
2. McMohan Line
3. Radcliffe Line

Answer Key

1. 3	6. 3	11. 1
2. 2	7. 2	12. 2
3. 2	8. 1	13. 1
4. 3	9. 2	14. 2
5. 2	10. 1	15. 3

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