India's Culture and Development Quiz
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What is the percentage of the Hindu population in India?

  • 10.7%
  • 2.44%
  • 83.5% (correct)
  • 1.79%
  • Which factor is stated as an essential need for the country's progress in the text?

  • Religion
  • Assimilation (correct)
  • Nationalism
  • Obstruction
  • What role did religion play under British rule according to the text?

  • Supporter of democracy
  • Promoter of nationalism
  • Barrier against national unity (correct)
  • Catalyst for progress
  • How is the culture of India described in the text?

    <p>Constantly evolving</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is mentioned as a remarkable feature of Indian historical and cultural development?

    <p>Continuous evolution</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which religion in India had the smallest percentage of the population according to the text?

    <p>Others</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of certain religious customs like Mundan ceremony in Hindus and Naming ceremony in Sikhs?

    <p>Religious value and entertainment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do certain customs related to dresses and ornaments of women contribute to Indian customs and traditions?

    <p>They are associated with specific regions and add color to Indian customs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What serves as a unifying factor of Secular India according to the text?

    <p>Customs and traditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor does NOT contribute to unity in India according to the text?

    <p>Diversity in customs and traditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main reason behind the unity in India despite its diversity?

    <p>Cultural ties like language and shared history</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect of India's diversity is highlighted in the text?

    <p>Multiple art forms like song and dance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    When was the NCC song 'Kadam Mila Ke Chal' officially adopted?

    <p>1963</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What change was felt necessary about the NCC song in 1974?

    <p>Change of lyrics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what year was the song 'Hum Sab Bhartiya Hain' first introduced?

    <p>1968-69</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What change was made to the word 'Hindi' in the song 'Hum Sab Bhartiya Hain' in 1980?

    <p>'Hindi' was replaced with 'Bhartiya'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which term describes items given to NCC cadets on a returnable basis?

    <p>Appendix 'D'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the title of the documentary film on NCC mentioned in the text?

    <p>'A Cadet's Diary'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did the Congress party resign from the Ministry after winning a vast majority of seats in Indian provinces?

    <p>Due to the outbreak of World War II in 1939</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the major point of disagreement between the Congress and the Muslim League during the partition negotiations?

    <p>The creation of Pakistan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Lord Atlee fix June 1948 as the final date for the transfer of power to India?

    <p>In response to World War II</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the purpose of Sir Stafford Crips' mission as sent by the British Government to India?

    <p>To solve a political deadlock</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Gandhiji observe a fast unto death regarding the separate presentation given to Harijans?

    <p>To undo the separate presentation given to Harijans by suvarna Hindu leaders</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the outcome of the mission led by Sir Stafford Crips to solve India's political deadlock?

    <p>Failure</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What method did Chander Shekhar Azad believe was necessary for acquiring independence?

    <p>Action and sacrifice</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Chander Shekhar Azad emphasize the lesson about killing individuals and ideas?

    <p>To warn against the power of ideas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose's view on Gandhiji's methods of national struggle?

    <p>Opposed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Chander Shekhar Azad refer to himself as, in the text?

    <p>'A movement for Swaraj or Swatantra'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose consider as an important weapon for national liberty?

    <p>Propaganda</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Azad's people perceive him according to the text?

    <p>'An idea'</p> Signup and view all the answers

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