75th Independence Day

Who wrote the poem Saare Jahan Se Achha?

• Muhammad Iqbal

• Rabindranath Tagore

• Sahir Ludhianvi

• Gulzar

Answer explanation

Famous poet Muhammad Iqbal wrote this poem and it was first published in the weekly journal Ittehad on 16 August 1904.

Which of the following song is the national anthem of India?

• Rangde Basanti Chola

• Saare Jahan Se Acha

• Jana Gana Mana

• Vande Mataram

Answer explanation

'Jana Gana Mana' is the national anthem of India. The song was written in Bengali by Rabindranath Tagore. The song glorifies India and also praises the mentor and creator of India (God)

On independence day, who hoist the flag at national level event?

• Prime Minister

• President

• Vice-President

• Chief of Indian Army

Answer explanation

On Independence day, national level event is held at Red Fort and Prime Minister hoist the national flag. During the Republic Day celebrations, flag is hoisted by the President.

Who designed our national flag?

• Mangal Pandey

• Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar

• Bal Gangadhar Tilak

• Pingali Venkayya

Answer explanation

Pingali Venkayya designed the flag for the Indian National Congress and the current national flag is based upon that design. In the initial design, there was a symbol of spinning wheel (Charkha) at the center, which was later replaced by a circle with 24 spokes on 22 July 1947 and adopted as the national flag of India

This year (2022), who raised the flag during national level Republic Day function in New Delhi?

• Narendra Modi

• M Venkaiah Naidu

• Mohammad Hamid Ansari

• Ram Nath Kovind

Answer explanation

Ram Nath Kovind, who was the 14th President of India, unfurled the flag during national level event held in New Delhi. India celebrated its 73rd Republic Day this year.

On 15 August 1947, who raised the national flag during independence day event at Red Fort?

• Jawaharlal Nehru

• Lal Bahadur Shastri

• Mahatma Gandhi

• Vallabhbhai Patel

Answer explanation

Jawaharlal Nehru, the first prime minister of India, raised the national flag at Lahore Gate of Red Fort.

Which Indian city is known as the City of Prime Ministers?

• Varanasi

• Allahabad

• Ahmedabad

• Bhopal

Answer explanation

Allahabad (Prayagraj) is known as the City of Prime Ministers because 7 PMs of India (Jawaharlal Nehru, Lal Bahadur Shastri, Indira Gandhi, Rajiv Gandhi, Gulzarilal Nanda, V.P. Singh and Chandra Shekhar) have connections with this city.

Which was the first European country to start trade with India first?

• Britain

• France

• Dutch

• Portugal

Answer explanation

Portugal was the first European country to establish trade relations with India. Soon after the discovery of sea route to India by portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama in 1498, Portugal established the trading centers in Bombay, Goa, Daman and Diu.

In which year was New Delhi made capital of India?

• 26 January 1911

• 13 February 1931

• 1 November 1921

• 15 July 1918

Answer explanation

The capital of India was shifted from Calcutta to New Delhi in 1931. The new capital was inaugurated on 13 February 1931 by Lord Irwin, who was the Viceroy of India at that time.

What does the three colours of national flag represent?

• Justice, Selflessness, Agriculture

• Religion, Peace, Trees

• Sacrifice, Peace and Prosperity

• None of these

Answer explanation

Our national flag consists of stripes of three colours - Saffron, White and Green from top to bottom. These three colours represent - Sacrifice (Saffron), Peace (White) and Prosperity (Green).