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Independence Day quiz questions and answers

Twenty questions on the freedom struggle, the flag, the anthem and the Constitution. For 15 August and 26 January, at work or at school.

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Quick answerUpdated 2026-09-24

What's in this Independence Day quiz?

A good Independence Day quiz covers the freedom struggle, the symbols of the Republic and the people who shaped both. This pack has 20 Independence Day quiz questions and answers: the Tryst with Destiny speech, the Quit India Movement and the Dandi March, the flag and the Ashoka Chakra, the national anthem and song, and the Constitution. It is easy to medium and takes about 15 minutes live. The first 10 questions and answers are on this page. With a free QG Playground account you can see the full set, add the pack to your quizzes in one click and play it live on a big screen, where players join from their phones with a room code and no app. Add a picture round of monuments, or ask Granny, the AI assistant, for a round on your own state.

Independence Day quiz: questions and answers

The first 10 of 20, with the correct answers marked in green.

1
On what date did India become independent?
A. 26 January 1947B. 15 August 1947C. 26 January 1950D. 15 August 1950
2
Who was India's first Prime Minister?
A. Sardar PatelB. Jawaharlal NehruC. Rajendra PrasadD. Lal Bahadur Shastri
3
Who gave the “Tryst with Destiny” speech?
A. Mahatma GandhiB. Jawaharlal NehruC. B. R. AmbedkarD. Sarojini Naidu
4
Where does the Prime Minister hoist the flag on Independence Day?
A. Rashtrapati BhavanB. India GateC. Red FortD. Parliament House
5
Who wrote India's national anthem?
A. Bankim Chandra ChattopadhyayB. Rabindranath TagoreC. Muhammad IqbalD. Subramania Bharati
6
Who wrote the national song “Vande Mataram”?
A. Rabindranath TagoreB. Bankim Chandra ChattopadhyayC. Sri AurobindoD. Bal Gangadhar Tilak
7
What are the colours of the national flag, top to bottom?
A. Green, white, saffronB. Saffron, white, greenC. Saffron, green, whiteD. White, saffron, green
8
How many spokes does the Ashoka Chakra have?
A. 12B. 16C. 24D. 32
9
The national flag is based on a design by…
A. Pingali VenkayyaB. Madam Bhikaji CamaC. Rabindranath TagoreD. Nandalal Bose
10
Who was the last Viceroy of India?
A. Lord CurzonB. Lord IrwinC. Lord MountbattenD. Lord Wavell
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Independence Day quiz at a glance

Questions20 multiple choice, four options each
AnswersMarked, with a short fact where it helps
LevelEasy to medium
Time to playAbout 15 minutes live
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PriceFirst 10 free to read; host it on the Free plan for up to 20 players

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Can I use it for Republic Day too?
Yes. It covers the Constitution and the national symbols, so it works for 26 January as well as 15 August.
Are the answers included?
Yes. All 20 questions have the correct answer marked. The first 10 are on this page and the rest unlock with a free account.
Can I edit the questions?
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