Indian Independence Timeline: facts and a 5-question quiz

From the Congress to the Constitution: put the milestones of the freedom movement in order. This is a mixed-format quiz with 5 questions, each worth more points as the questions get harder.

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What this quiz covers

Era: 1885-1950. Region: India. The 5 questions are about the following, with a short fact for each. Read them first if you want a head start, or skip to the quiz and read afterwards.

Facts behind the questions (spoilers)

• Independence: India became independent at midnight on 14-15 August 1947 as Pakistan separated.
• INC founded: A.
• Jallianwala Bagh massacre: General Dyer's troops fired on a crowd on 13 April 1919, Baisakhi day.
• Partition of Bengal: Bengal was partitioned in 1905 under Curzon.
• Constitution in force: The Constitution was adopted on 26 November 1949 and came into force on 26 January 1950.

Quick answers

What should I know about Independence? India became independent at midnight on 14-15 August 1947 as Pakistan separated.

What should I know about INC founded? A.

What should I know about Jallianwala Bagh massacre? General Dyer's troops fired on a crowd on 13 April 1919, Baisakhi day.

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