GK Jawaharlal Nehru Questions and Answers are listed below based on his early life, political journey and major works.
He was the first Prime Minister of independent India. He was previously one of the prominent leaders of the Indian National Congress. His descendants were also prominent Indian leaders including Indira Gandhi, Rajiv Gandhi etc. He established a parliamentary government and was known for his neutralist policy in foreign affairs. In the 1930s and 40s, he was one of the main leaders of the Indian independence movement.
Jawaharlal Nehru laid the foundations of modern India and is also known as Chacha Nehru. He implemented several economic, social and educational reforms. After his death, his daughter Indira Gandhi and grandson Rajiv Gandhi later served as Prime Ministers.
1. When was Jawaharlal Nehru born?A. November 12, 1885.B. November 13, 1887 C. November 14, 1889 D. November 18, 1887 Ans. Explanation: Jawaharlal Nehru was born on November 14, 1889 in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, into a wealthy Kashmiri Brahmin family.
2. Where did Jawaharlal Nehru complete his studies as a lawyer?A. LondonB. SwitzerlandC. BelgiumD. RussiaI. AExplanation: At the Inner Temple, London, Jawaharlal Nehru completed his studies as a lawyer.
3. When did Jawaharlal Nehru get married?A. 1912B. 1914C. 1916D. 1918 Ans. Explanation: Jawaharlal Nehru married Kamala Kaul in 1916 and settled in Delhi. In 1917, Indira Priyadarshini (Indira Gandhi) was born.
4. When did Jawaharlal Nehru meet Mahatma Gandhi for the first time?A. 1913B. 1914C. 1915 D. 1916 Ans. Explanation: Jawaharlal Nehru met Mahatma Gandhi for the first time in 1916 and was immensely inspired by him.
5. In which place did Jawaharlal Nehru organize the first Kisan march?A. AuraiyaB. AzamgarhC. ParatpgarhD. HathrasAns. Explanation: Jawaharlal Nehru organized the first Kisan March in 1920 in Pratapgarh district of Uttar Pradesh.
6. When did Jawaharlal Nehru become the General Secretary of the All India Congress Committee?A. 1920B. 1922C. 1923D. 1924 Ans. Explanation: Jawaharlal Nehru became the General Secretary of the All India Congress Committee in September 1923.
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7. Which of the following statements are true about Jawaharlal Nehru?A. He insisted on a secular and liberal approachB. He conveyed modern values and thoughts.C. He encouraged the industrialization of India.D. All of the above is correct. Explanation: Jawaharlal Nehru focused on the basic unity of India. He conveyed modern values and thought. He insisted on a secular and liberal approach. He also advocated democratic socialism and encouraged the industrialization of India by implementing the first five-year plans in 1951.
8. Which newspaper was started by Jawaharlal Nehru?A. New IndiaB. Narodni glasnikC. IA and BD. Neither A nor BA. Explanation: The National Herald is an Indian newspaper. It was founded by the first Indian Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru in 1938 and published by Associated Journals Ltd. The founder of New India was Annie Besant.
9. When was Jawaharlal Nehru elected president of the Lahore session of the Indian National Congress?A. 1928B. 1929C. 1930D. 1931 Ans. BExplanation: Jawaharlal Nehru was elected as the President of the Lahore Session of the Indian National Congress in 1929. The full cause of independence was adopted in this session.
10. Name the words Jawaharlal Nehru used while giving a speech on the eve of India’s independence?A. ‘Try with fate’B. ‘Freedom for the Nation’C. ‘Importance of Indian Constitution’D. None of the aboveAns. AExplanation: Jawaharlal Nehru used the words ‘Experience with destiny’ while delivering India’s independence speech as the first Prime Minister to hoist the flag from Lal Quila (Red Fort).
11. Which of the following books was written by Jawaharlal Nehru?A. Discovery of IndiaB. Letters from a father to his daughter C. Autobiography D. All of the above Ans. Explanation: The Discovery of India, Letters from a Father to a Daughter and Autobiography were written by Jawaharlal Nehru.
12. Jawaharlal Nehru’s last detention was…A. April 15, 1945.B. May 15, 1945. C. June 15, 1945.D. July 15, 1945. Ans. Explanation: Jawaharlal Nehru was last detained on 15 June 1945.
13. When did Jawaharlal Nehru form the ‘Indian Independence League’?A. 1926B. 1927C. 1928 D. 1929 Ans. Explanation: In 1928, Jawaharlal Nehru founded the ‘Indian Independence League’ and became its General Secretary.
14. Who produced and directed the TV serial “Bharat Ek Khoj” based on Jawaharlal Nehru’s famous book, Discovery of India?A. Shyam BenegalB. Bankim Chandra ChatterjeeC. Birendranath GhoshD. None of the aboveAns. AExplanation: Shyam Benegal created the TV serial “Bharat Ek Khoj” based on Jawaharlal Nehru’s famous book, The Discovery of India.
15. Jawaharlal Nehru died …….A. May 20, 1964.B. May 22, 1964. C. May 24, 1964.D. May 27, 1964. Ans. Explanation: On May 27, 1964, Jawaharlal Nehru died of a heart attack. He was cremated at Shantivan on the banks of the Yamuna River in Delhi.
16. Consider the following statements about Jawaharlal Nehru.1. After liberation in January 1945, he organized legal defense. 2. On July 6, 1946, he was elected as the President of the Congress for the fourth time.3. In July 1938, he visited Spain, during the civil war.
Which of the following statements is correct?
A. 1 and 2
B. 2 and 3
C. 1 and 3
D. 1, 2 and 3
Ans. D
Explanation: Jawaharlal Nehru organized a legal defense after his release from prison in January 1945 for those INA officers and men accused of treason. On July 6, 1946, he was elected for the fourth time as the President of the Congress. In July 1938, he also visited Spain, when the country was in the midst of a civil war.
17. What is the title of Jawaharlal Nehru’s autobiography? A) “Towards Freedom”
B) “Wings of Fire”
C) “My experiments with truth”
D) “Freedom at midnight” Ans. AND
Explanation: The Autobiography, also known as Toward Freedom (1936), is an autobiographical book written by Jawaharlal Nehru while he was in prison between June 1934 and February 1935, before becoming India’s first Prime Minister.
18. Which of the following books by Jawaharlal Nehru is a collection of letters he wrote to his daughter Indira while in prison? A) “Discovery of India”
B) “Views of world history”
C) “Letters from a father to his daughter”
D) “Autobiography” Ans. C
Explanation: This is evident in this collection of letters that Jawaharlal Nehru sent to his daughter Indira when she was 10 years old.
19. Jawaharlal Nehru’s book “Glimpses of World History” is known for: A) Detailed account of Indian politics and governance
B) Offering a comprehensive analysis of post independence India
C) Narrating the history of the world in a series of letters to his daughter
D) Describing his experiences during the Indian independence movement
Ans. C
Explanation: ‘Glimpses of the World History’ is an account of the progress of the world through centuries and ages. This book is a collection of letters written by Jawaharlal Nehru to his daughter Indira while he was in various Indian prisons for three years.
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