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Section A: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

Q1: Which year did India gain independence from British rule?
(a) 
1945
(b) 1947
(c) 1950
(d) 1960

Q2: Who was the first Prime Minister of India?
(a) 
Mahatma Gandhi
(b) Jawaharlal Nehru
(c) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
(d) Subhash Chandra Bose

Q3: The Indian National Congress (INC) played a significant role in the independence movement. Who was its first president?
(a)
Jawaharlal Nehru
(b) Bal Gangadhar Tilak
(c) Dadabhai Naoroji
(d) Womesh Chunder Bonnerjee

Q4: Which famous leader is known for his nonviolent civil disobedience movements during the struggle for independence?
(a)
Subhash Chandra Bose
(b) Bhagat Singh
(c) Mahatma Gandhi
(d) Lal Bahadur Shastri

Q5: The partition of India resulted in the creation of which country?
(a) 
Bangladesh
(b) Pakistan
(c) Nepal
(d) Sri Lanka

Section B: Short Questions

Q1: What were the main reasons for India's struggle for independence?

Q2: Explain the significance of the Dandi Salt March during the independence movement.

Q3: Who was Bhagat Singh, and what was his contribution to India's freedom struggle?

Q4: Describe the role of women in the independence movement.

Q5: What was the impact of partition on India's society and politics?

Section C: Fill in the Blanks

Q1: The Indian Independence Movement was led by ________________.

Q2: India gained independence from British rule on ________________.

Q3: The first Prime Minister of India was ________________.

Q4: The Indian Constitution was adopted on ________________.

Q5: The Indian National Congress was founded in the year ________________.

Section D: True or False

Q1: India's independence day is celebrated on 15th August. 

Q2: Mahatma Gandhi was born in South Africa.

Q3: Jawaharlal Nehru was the last Viceroy of India.

Q4: The Indian National Congress played a crucial role in the freedom struggle.

Q5: India's first general elections were held in 1947. 

Section E: Match the Column

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