India is celebrating its 80th Independence Day today, August 15, 2026. From the Revolt of 1857 and the rise of the freedom movement to the sacrifices of Mahatma Gandhi, Subhas Chandra Bose, Bhagat Singh and countless other freedom fighters, India’s journey to independence is marked by historic milestones.
On the occasion of Independence Day 2026, test your knowledge of India’s freedom struggle, important leaders, historic events, the national flag and the journey to August 15, 1947. Try answering these questions before checking the answers below.
80th Independence Day Quiz 2026: Questions
1. When did India gain independence from British rule?
A. August 15, 1945
B. August 15, 1946
C. August 15, 1947
D. January 26, 1950
Answer: C. August 15, 1947
2. Who delivered the famous “Tryst with Destiny” speech on the eve of India’s independence?
A. Mahatma Gandhi
B. Jawaharlal Nehru
C. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
D. Dr BR Ambedkar
Answer: B. Jawaharlal Nehru
3. Who is popularly known as the Father of the Nation in India?
A. Subhas Chandra Bose
B. Bal Gangadhar Tilak
C. Mahatma Gandhi
D. Jawaharlal Nehru
Answer: C. Mahatma Gandhi
4. Which event is widely considered the beginning of the Indian freedom struggle against British rule?
A. Quit India Movement
B. Revolt of 1857
C. Non-Cooperation Movement
D. Civil Disobedience Movement
Answer: B. Revolt of 1857
5. Who was the last Viceroy of British India?
A. Lord Curzon
B. Lord Mountbatten
C. Lord Wavell
D. Lord Irwin
Answer: B. Lord Mountbatten
6. Who founded the Indian National Congress in 1885 along with other leaders?
A. Allan Octavian Hume
B. Dadabhai Naoroji
C. Gopal Krishna Gokhale
D. Surendranath Banerjee
Answer: A. Allan Octavian Hume
7. Which movement was launched by Mahatma Gandhi in 1942 demanding an end to British rule?
A. Swadeshi Movement
B. Non-Cooperation Movement
C. Quit India Movement
D. Home Rule Movement
Answer: C. Quit India Movement
8. What was the slogan associated with the Quit India Movement?
A. Jai Hind
B. Do or Die
C. Inquilab Zindabad
D. Vande Mataram
Answer: B. Do or Die
9. Who founded the Indian National Army (INA), popularly known as Azad Hind Fauj, and later led it during World War II?
A. Bhagat Singh
B. Subhas Chandra Bose
C. Chandrashekhar Azad
D. Lala Lajpat Rai
Answer: B. Subhas Chandra Bose
10. Who gave the slogan “Inquilab Zindabad” its enduring association with the Indian revolutionary movement?
A. Bhagat Singh
B. Mahatma Gandhi
C. Sardar Patel
D. Rajendra Prasad
Answer: A. Bhagat Singh
11. Which incident took place at Jallianwala Bagh in 1919?
A. Salt Satyagraha
B. A massacre of civilians
C. Launch of the Quit India Movement
D. Signing of the Gandhi-Irwin Pact
Answer: B. A massacre of civilians
12. Who ordered the firing at Jallianwala Bagh on April 13, 1919?
A. Lord Curzon
B. General Reginald Dyer
C. Lord Mountbatten
D. Lord Wavell
Answer: B. General Reginald Dyer
13. Which movement began with Mahatma Gandhi’s famous Salt March in 1930?
A. Civil Disobedience Movement
B. Quit India Movement
C. Non-Cooperation Movement
D. Swadeshi Movement
Answer: A. Civil Disobedience Movement
14. From where did Mahatma Gandhi begin the historic Dandi March in 1930?
A. Wardha Ashram
B. Sabarmati Ashram
C. Sevagram
D. Porbandar
Answer: B. Sabarmati Ashram
15. Who is known as the “Iron Man of India”?
A. Jawaharlal Nehru
B. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
C. Subhas Chandra Bose
D. Rajendra Prasad
Answer: B. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
16. Who was India’s first Prime Minister after independence?
A. Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
B. Dr Rajendra Prasad
C. Jawaharlal Nehru
D. Lal Bahadur Shastri
Answer: C. Jawaharlal Nehru
17. Who became the first President of independent India?
A. Dr Rajendra Prasad
B. Dr S Radhakrishnan
C. Jawaharlal Nehru
D. Dr BR Ambedkar
Answer: A. Dr Rajendra Prasad
18. Who designed the Indian national flag in its present basic form?
A. Pingali Venkayya
B. Rabindranath Tagore
C. Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay
D. Abanindranath Tagore
Answer: A. Pingali Venkayya
19. How many spokes are there in the Ashoka Chakra on the Indian national flag?
A. 18
B. 20
C. 24
D. 32
Answer: C. 24
20. Which song was adopted as India’s National Song?
A. Jana Gana Mana
B. Sare Jahan Se Achha
C. Vande Mataram
D. Ae Mere Watan Ke Logon
Answer: C. Vande Mataram
21. Who wrote “Vande Mataram”?
A. Rabindranath Tagore
B. Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay
C. Muhammad Iqbal
D. Sarojini Naidu
Answer: B. Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay
22. Who wrote India’s National Anthem, “Jana Gana Mana”?
A. Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay
B. Rabindranath Tagore
C. Subramania Bharati
D. Sarojini Naidu
Answer: B. Rabindranath Tagore
23. Which revolutionary organisation was associated with Bhagat Singh, Chandrashekhar Azad and their comrades?
A. Hindustan Socialist Republican Association
B. Indian National Congress
C. Muslim League
D. Home Rule League
Answer: A. Hindustan Socialist Republican Association
24. Who was popularly known as “Netaji”?
A. Mahatma Gandhi
B. Subhas Chandra Bose
C. Jawaharlal Nehru
D. Bal Gangadhar Tilak
Answer: B. Subhas Chandra Bose
25. What was the immediate political event that led to the transfer of power and India’s independence in 1947?
A. Simon Commission
B. Cabinet Mission
C. Indian Independence Act
D. Rowlatt Act
Answer: C. Indian Independence Act
80th Independence Day 2026: How Did You Score?
- 20-25 correct: 🇮🇳 Freedom Struggle Expert! You have an impressive knowledge of India’s journey to independence.
- 15-19 correct: History Buff! You know the major events and personalities of India’s freedom movement.
- 10-14 correct: Good Going! You have a solid understanding of India’s independence story, but there is more to explore.
- Below 10: Time for a History Refresher! India’s freedom struggle has many fascinating stories waiting to be discovered.
As India marks its 80th Independence Day in 2026, this quiz is a reminder of the long and difficult journey that led to freedom on August 15, 1947. From mass movements and historic protests to the sacrifices of countless freedom fighters, India’s independence was shaped by generations who fought for the country’s freedom.
