Indian Independence and Anarchy Pre-reading Quiz
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What is the significance of August 15 and January 26 in India?

  • They both mark the same event.
  • August 15 marks Republic Day, and January 26 marks Independence Day.
  • They have no significance in Indian history.
  • August 15 marks Independence Day, and January 26 marks Republic Day. (correct)

What is the motto of two countries that originated from the slogan 'Liberty, Equality, Fraternity'?

  • Germany and China
  • USA and Russia
  • France and India (correct)
  • Japan and South Korea

What did BR Ambedkar study during his time at Columbia University, New York?

  • Modern political theories
  • Indian history and culture
  • Economics and International Relations
  • Caste system and British Finance in India (correct)

What was the status of India before independence?

<p>It was a colony under British rule. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where was BR Ambedkar born?

<p>In Mhow, which is now in Madhya Pradesh (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the focus of BR Ambedkar's doctoral work at Columbia University, New York?

<p>British Finance in India (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what year did India become an independent country?

<p>1947 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the phrase 'unity in diversity' mean and how is it relevant to India?

<p>Cultural assimilation, relevant to India's diverse population (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the focus of BR Ambedkar's master's thesis at Columbia University, New York?

<p>Caste system in India (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of August 15 in India?

<p>Independence Day (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Before independence, what was the status of India?

<p>A sovereign state under British rule (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How is the phrase 'unity in diversity' relevant to India?

<p>It signifies the harmonious coexistence of multiple ethnicities and cultures in India (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of celebrating August 15 and January 26 in India?

<p>To mark the Independence Day and Republic Day of India (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Do both words 'country' and 'nation' mean the same or is there any difference between them?

<p>A 'nation' is a cultural and ethnic concept, while a 'country' is a political and geographical entity (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did BR Ambedkar study during his time at Columbia University, New York?

<p>He conducted studies on the caste system and British finance in India (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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