GK Quiz on Indira Gandhi: The Iron Lady Quiz Challenge

As India’s first and only female Prime Minister, Indira Gandhi played a pivotal role in shaping the country’s political landscape. Her leadership, marked by strength, determination and an unwavering commitment to the country’s progress, continues to inspire generations. In this quiz, we’ll take an in-depth look at the life, achievements and legacy of Indira Gandhi. From her early life to her tenure as Prime Minister, from the key policy decisions she made to the challenges she faced, this quiz will test your knowledge and give you an insight into the life of this remarkable leader.

1. What is Indira Gandhi’s full name?

1. Indira Nehru Gandhi

b) Indira Priyadarshini Gandhi

c) Indira Gandhi Nehru

d) Indira Devi Gandhi

Answer: b)

2. Who was Indira Gandhi’s father?

1. Jawaharlal Nehru

b) Subhash Chandra Bose

c) Mahatma Gandhi

d) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

Answer: a)

3. How many times did Indira Gandhi serve as Prime Minister of India?

a) Two

b) Four

c) Three

d) Five

Answer: c)

4. In which year did Indira Gandhi declare a state of emergency in India?

a) 1971

b) 1975

c) 1979

d) 1982

Answer: b)

5. In which year was Indira Gandhi assassinated?

a) 1980

b) 1982

c) 1986

d) 1984

Answer: d)

6. Which action taken during Indira Gandhi’s tenure led to the Sikh rebellion?

Operation Blue Star

b) Operation Green Hunt

Operation Cobra

d) Operation Victory

Answer: a)

7. Indira Gandhi played a key role in the liberation of which country?

Sri Lanka

b) Nepal

c) Bangladesh

d) Pakistan

Answer: c)

8. When did Indira Gandhi first become Prime Minister of India?

a) 1971

b) 1966

c) 1964

d) 1975

Answer: a)

9. In which year was Indira Gandhi awarded the Rashtrapata?

a) 1966

b) 1971

c) 1975

d) 1983

Answer: b)

10. Which political party did Indira Gandhi lead?

a) Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)

b) Popular Socialist Party (BSP)

Communist Party of India (CPI)

d) Indian National Congress (INC)

Answer: d)

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