History Trivia Quiz

Indian Post-Independence History Trivia Questions and Answers

Explore the significant events and developments in India after gaining independence in 1947.

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Difficulty: Medium

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1
Easy

In which year was the Constitution of India officially adopted?

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Medium

Who was the Prime Minister of India during the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971?

3
Easy

Which movement led by Mahatma Gandhi was officially stopped after India's independence?

4
Medium

What major event occurred in Indian history in 1991 related to economics?

5
Medium

Which state was formed in 1960 after splitting from the Bombay State?

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Hard

Who was the President of India during the emergency imposed in 1975?

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Medium

The Pokhran-II tests conducted in 1998 are associated with which field?

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Easy

In which year was the Right to Information (RTI) Act passed in India?

9
Hard

Which Indian Prime Minister initiated the 'Look East' policy?

10
Hard

What landmark Supreme Court case in 1973 affirmed the basic structure doctrine of the Constitution?

11
Easy

Which Indian city experienced the Bhopal Gas Tragedy?

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Medium

Who was the first woman to become the President of India?

13
Medium

The National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (NREGA) was renamed in 2009 to honor which leader?

14
Hard

What was the main reason behind the Anti-Sikh riots in 1984?

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Medium

In which year did India conduct its first successful nuclear test, known as Smiling Buddha?

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