Perfect for school competitions, classroom activities, and 15 August celebrations across all age groups.
As India celebrates its 79th Independence Day on 15 August 2025, it’s the perfect time to revisit the heroes, milestones, and moments that shaped our nation’s freedom struggle. What better way to do that than through a fun and engaging Independence Day quiz?
Ideal for school and college competitions, morning assemblies, classroom activities, or society events, these quiz questions help students connect deeply with Indian history and honor the legacy of our freedom fighters.
We’ve organized this 70+ question set by difficulty — with separate sections for kids, middle schoolers, and teens — making it easier for teachers, hosts, and anchors to use directly.
🧒 Easy Quiz Questions (For Kids & Primary Classes)
- Who is known as the Father of the Nation?
👉 Mahatma Gandhi - When is Independence Day celebrated in India?
👉 15th August - What year did India gain independence?
👉 1947 - Which color in the Indian flag stands for peace?
👉 White - What is the name of India’s national song?
👉 Vande Mataram - Who wrote India’s national anthem?
👉 Rabindranath Tagore - How many colors are there in the Indian national flag?
👉 Three - What is the chakra in the middle of the flag called?
👉 Ashoka Chakra - Who was India’s first Prime Minister?
👉 Jawaharlal Nehru - What is the national flower of India?
👉 Lotus - What is the national bird of India?
👉 Peacock - What is the capital of India?
👉 New Delhi - What is the national animal of India?
👉 Tiger - What does the green color in the flag represent?
👉 Prosperity - Which building is the Prime Minister’s office located in?
👉 South Block, New Delhi - What do we call the Indian Parliament in Hindi?
👉 Sansad Bhavan - Which sport is associated with Major Dhyan Chand?
👉 Hockey - Who hoists the national flag on Independence Day?
👉 The Prime Minister of India - What is the name of the national currency?
👉 Indian Rupee - Which flower is featured in the national emblem of India?
👉 Lotus
🎓 Moderate Quiz (Middle School Level)
- Who led the Dandi March in 1930?
👉 Mahatma Gandhi - Which Indian freedom fighter is also known as “Netaji”?
👉 Subhas Chandra Bose - Which act divided Bengal in 1905?
👉 Partition of Bengal - Who gave the slogan “Give me blood and I shall give you freedom”?
👉 Subhas Chandra Bose - What was the name of the secret society Bhagat Singh was part of?
👉 Hindustan Socialist Republican Association - In which year did the Jallianwala Bagh massacre take place?
👉 1919 - Who was the first woman to become President of India?
👉 Pratibha Patil - Who coined the slogan “Swaraj is my birthright”?
👉 Bal Gangadhar Tilak - In which year was the Quit India Movement launched?
👉 1942 - What is the full name of Mahatma Gandhi?
👉 Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi - Who gave the slogan “Jai Jawan Jai Kisan”?
👉 Lal Bahadur Shastri - Which newspaper was started by Bal Gangadhar Tilak?
👉 Kesari - What was Mahatma Gandhi’s profession before entering politics?
👉 Lawyer - Name the movement launched after the Chauri Chaura incident.
👉 Non-Cooperation Movement (which was later called off) - Who was the first Indian woman to go to space?
👉 Kalpana Chawla - Name the fort where the first Indian national flag was hoisted in 1947.
👉 Red Fort, Delhi - What is the meaning of “Satyagraha”?
👉 Truth Force or Non-violent Resistance - Who composed the song “Saare Jahan Se Achha”?
👉 Muhammad Iqbal - Where was Mahatma Gandhi born?
👉 Porbandar, Gujarat - In which year did the First War of Indian Independence take place?
👉 1857
🏛️ Difficult Quiz Questions (High School & College Level)
- Where was Bhagat Singh hanged?
👉 Lahore Central Jail - Who founded the Indian National Army (INA)?
👉 Mohan Singh (later led by Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose) - Name the only Indian woman to be hanged during the freedom struggle.
👉 Pritilata Waddedar - Who was the first Governor-General of independent India?
👉 Lord Mountbatten - Who formed the “Azad Hind Government”?
👉 Subhas Chandra Bose - The Kakori Train Robbery took place in which year?
👉 1925 - Name the leader who was popularly known as “Iron Man of India”.
👉 Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel - Which British law led to the Non-Cooperation Movement?
👉 Rowlatt Act - Who was the founder of the Arya Samaj?
👉 Swami Dayananda Saraswati - Who wrote the book Discovery of India?
👉 Jawaharlal Nehru - What was the original name of Mahatma Gandhi’s movement in South Africa?
👉 Satyagraha Movement - Who was the first Indian to be elected to the British Parliament?
👉 Dadabhai Naoroji - Name the Viceroy during the Jallianwala Bagh massacre.
👉 Lord Chelmsford - What was the main objective of the Simon Commission?
👉 To report on the working of constitutional reforms in India - Who led the Salt Satyagraha from the Tamil Nadu region?
👉 C. Rajagopalachari - Name the freedom fighter popularly known as “Punjab Kesari.”
👉 Lala Lajpat Rai - What was the real name of Rani of Jhansi?
👉 Manikarnika Tambe - Which act gave the British power to arrest Indians without trial?
👉 Rowlatt Act - Who was the editor of ‘Young India’ and ‘Harijan’?
👉 Mahatma Gandhi - In which prison was Bal Gangadhar Tilak imprisoned for 6 years?
👉 Mandalay Jail (Burma) - Who was the youngest martyr in the Indian freedom struggle?
👉 Khudiram Bose - What was the secret code name used for the INA Radio Broadcast?
👉 Azad Hind Radio - What was the slogan associated with Lala Lajpat Rai’s protest against the Simon Commission?
👉 “Simon Go Back” - Who designed the Indian national flag?
👉 Pingali Venkayya - What is the motto of the Indian National Emblem?
👉 Satyameva Jayate
🧠 Bonus Round: Match the Slogan to the Freedom Fighter
- “Inquilab Zindabad” → Bhagat Singh
- “Jai Hind” → Subhas Chandra Bose
- “Do or Die” → Mahatma Gandhi
- “Swaraj is my birthright and I shall have it” → Bal Gangadhar Tilak
- “Tum mujhe khoon do, main tumhe azadi dunga” → Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose
- “Sarfaroshi ki tamanna ab hamaare dil mein hai” → Ram Prasad Bismil
🎤 How to Use This Quiz
You can adapt these questions for:
- School stage competitions
- Housing society Independence Day events
- Online Kahoot/Google Form quizzes
- Classroom revision & group activities
- Morning assembly questions
Add buzzers, prize rounds, or multiple choice to make it even more engaging!
🟩 A Tribute Through Knowledge
Quizzes are a powerful way to educate and engage — and what better occasion than Independence Day to test how well we know our national heroes and history? From children to teachers, everyone can take pride in remembering the people who shaped our freedom.
Let this 15 August 2025 be more than just a celebration — let it be a day of reflection, remembrance, and respectful curiosity.
Jai Hind!
🔍 Disclaimer: While we have made every effort to ensure the accuracy of these quiz questions and answers, some historical interpretations or facts may vary. If you find any discrepancies or have verified corrections, feel free to let us know — we value factual integrity.
Also Read : Patriotic Songs Playlist for Independence Day 2025 (Hindi & Bollywood Classics)
