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?

Constantly evolving Signup and view all the answers

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

Continuous evolution Signup and view all the answers

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

Others Signup and view all the answers

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

Religious value and entertainment Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

Customs and traditions Signup and view all the answers

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

Diversity in customs and traditions Signup and view all the answers

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

Cultural ties like language and shared history Signup and view all the answers

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

Multiple art forms like song and dance Signup and view all the answers

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

1963 Signup and view all the answers

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

Change of lyrics Signup and view all the answers

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

1968-69 Signup and view all the answers

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

'Hindi' was replaced with 'Bhartiya' Signup and view all the answers

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

Appendix 'D' Signup and view all the answers

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

'A Cadet's Diary' 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?

Due to the outbreak of World War II in 1939 Signup and view all the answers

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

The creation of Pakistan Signup and view all the answers

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

In response to World War II Signup and view all the answers

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

To solve a political deadlock Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

Failure Signup and view all the answers

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

Action and sacrifice Signup and view all the answers

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

To warn against the power of ideas Signup and view all the answers

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

Opposed Signup and view all the answers

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

'A movement for Swaraj or Swatantra' Signup and view all the answers

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

Propaganda Signup and view all the answers

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

'An idea' Signup and view all the answers