On one of India’s major independence movements- The Quit India Movement

This is a contribution post by Anuradha Sowmyanarayanan

Started by Mahatma Gandhi 80 years ago, it was a movement that eventually led to India’s freedom. The movement was a huge turning point for India’s freedom. Commemorating the 80th year of The Quit India Movement, here’s a quiz for you!

1. Where was the call for the Quit India Movement made?
   1. Lal Kila
   2. Sabarmati Ashram
   3. Kranti maidan
   4. Pragati maidan
2. What is the original name of the place where the initial call of the movement was made?
   1. Gowalia Tank Maidan
   2. Bombay Presidency
   3. Middle Ground
   4. Worli Fort
3. One rupee commemorative coin was issued by RBI to mark which anniversary of the Quit India Movement?
   1. 25^th anniversary
   2. 50^th anniversary
   3. 10^th anniversary
   4. 75^th anniversary
4. Which is the decision making assembly of the Indian National Congress?
   1. Indian National Army
   2. Hindu Maha Sabha
   3. All Indian Muslim League
   4. All India Congress Committee
5. What is the other name for the Quit India Movement?
   1. Non Cooperation Movement
   2. Dandi March
   3. August Offer
   4. August Movement
6. The failure of which Independence movement led to deliver Quit India Speech by Mahatma Gandhi?
   1. Cripps Mission
   2. Swadeshi movement
   3. Salt satyagraha
   4. Civil disobedience
7. What is the slogan of the Quit India movement?
   1. ‘Inquilab Zindabad’
   2. Maro Firangi Ko
   3. Karo, ya Maro
   4. Vande Mataram
8. Slogan for the Quit India Movement was coined by
   1. Vinayak Damodar Savarkar
   2. Yusuf Meherally
   3. Syama Prasad Mukherjee
   4. Maha Dev Desai
9. Identify the personality who is seated with Dr. B.R. Ambedkar:
   1. Sardar Vallabhai Patel
   2. Asoka Mehta
   3. Jaya Prakash Narayan
   4. Rajagopalachari

10. Pick the name of the Grand Old Lady Who hoisted the Indian Flag during the Quit India                Movement

1. Moolmati
2. Captain Lakshmi Sahgal
3. Aruna Asaf Ali
4. Kasturba Gandhi

       Answers:

1. three
2. one
3. two
4. four
5. four
6. one
7. three
8. two
9. four
10. three

Anuradha Sowmyanarayanan is a tutor, blogger, poet, book reviewer and passionate reader. Her interest in reading and writing paved the way for her blog in 2016. Book Food Language is an amalgamation of the three elements.

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