GK Quiz on Jawaharlal Nehru: Think You Know Everything About Nehru? Challenge Yourself with This Quiz!

With Children’s Day just around the corner, it's the perfect time to celebrate the legacy of Jawaharlal Nehru, India's first Prime Minister. Nehru was not just a leader but a visionary who helped shape the future of modern India.

His belief in the power of education, his love for children, and his contributions to India's independence continue to inspire us today. As we get ready to honour him this Children's Day, why not test your knowledge about this remarkable leader?

Take this fun and engaging General Knowledge quiz all about Jawaharlal Nehru, and discover just how much you know about his life, work, and impact on India!

1. Who was Jawaharlal Nehru's father?

A) Subhash Chandra Bose

B) Motilal Nehru

C) Lala Lajpat Rai

D) C. Rajagopalachari

Answer: B) Motilal Nehru

2. When was Jawaharlal Nehru born?

A) November 14, 1889

B) November 14, 1888

C) December 14, 1889

D) December 14, 1888

Answer: A) November 14, 1889

3. Who was the first female Prime Minister of India, and the close associate of Jawaharlal Nehru?

A) Kasturba Gandhi

B) Sarojini Naidu

C) Indira Gandhi

D) Sucheta Kripalani

Answer: C) Indira Gandhi

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4. Which book was written by Jawaharlal Nehru while he was imprisoned in 1934?

A) Discovery of India

B) Toward Freedom

C) My Experiments with Truth

D) The Story of My Life

Answer: B) Toward Freedom

5. What is the name of the famous book written by Jawaharlal Nehru about India’s history and culture?

A) The Discovery of India

B) The History of India

C) India's Heritage

D) The Indian Renaissance

Answer: A) The Discovery of India

6. When did Jawaharlal Nehru become the first Prime Minister of India?

A) October 2, 1947

B) August 15, 1946

C) January 26, 1950

D) August 15, 1947

Answer: D) August 15, 1947

7. Which was Jawaharlal Nehru's famous speech delivered on August 15, 1947?

A) The New Dawn Speech

B) The Tryst with Destiny Speech

C) The Freedom Struggle Speech

D) The India’s Victory Speech

Answer: B) The Tryst with Destiny Speech

8. Which of the following institutions was established by Jawaharlal Nehru?

A) Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)

B) Indian National Congress

C) Bharatiya Janata Party

D) Indian Air Force

Answer: A) Indian Institute of Technology (IIT)

9. What is the name of Jawaharlal Nehru's childhood home in Allahabad?

A) Teen Murti Bhavan

B) Rashtrapati Bhavan

C) Anand Bhawan

D) Shanti Bhavan

Answer: C) Anand Bhawan

10. In which year did Jawaharlal Nehru pass away?

A) 1964

B) 1972

C) 1956

D) 1950

Answer: A) 1964

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