Is 15 August 2026 the 80th or the 79th Independence Day?

It is the 80th Independence Day. Counting begins with the first Independence Day on 15 August 1947, so 2026 is the 80th observance. However, it marks 79 completed years of independence. The distinction is explained on our dedicated 80th-vs-79th page linked in the quiz.

How many questions are in this Independence Day quiz?

There are 50 questions with answers, arranged in three graded sets: easy (17 questions), medium (17 questions) and hard (16 questions). Each set moves from familiar dates and symbols to the freedom movement, and then to detailed civics and constitutional facts, with a scoring table at the end.

When did India gain independence?

India gained independence on 15 August 1947, when British rule ended and power was transferred under the Indian Independence Act 1947. The date is the reference point for every Independence Day observance since, including the 80th observance falling on 15 August 2026, which marks 79 completed years.

When did India become a republic?

India became a republic on 26 January 1950, the date the Constitution of India came into effect. The Constitution had been adopted by the Constituent Assembly earlier, on 26 November 1949, which is now observed annually as Constitution Day, or Samvidhan Divas, across the country.

Who composed India's national anthem and national song?

Rabindranath Tagore composed the national anthem, 'Jana Gana Mana.' The national song, 'Vande Mataram,' was written by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee. The Constituent Assembly formally recognised both on 24 January 1950, giving them their respective statuses as anthem and song of the nation.

What do the colours and the wheel on the Indian flag represent?

The flag has three horizontal bands: saffron at the top, white in the middle and green at the bottom. At the centre of the white band is the navy-blue Ashoka Chakra, a wheel with 24 spokes derived from the Lion Capital at Sarnath. The official ratio is 3:2.

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Independence Day Quiz 2026: 50 Questions with Answers

A 50-question Independence Day Quiz 2026 with answers, graded easy, medium and hard, covering dates, the freedom movement, the Constitution and the 80th-vs-79th fact.

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The Independence Day Quiz 2026 below offers 50 questions with answers, arranged in easy, medium and hard sets. It covers the date of independence, figures across the freedom movement, the Constitution and key milestones. One question addresses the frequently confused point that 15 August 2026 marks the 80th Independence Day and 79 completed years of freedom.

How to use this Independence Day quiz

Each set has a difficulty label so you can pick a level or work through all three. Try to answer before checking the response, then tally your score using the grading table at the end. The questions are drawn from widely documented history and civics, and contested interpretations have been left out so the quiz stays factual and neutral.

Easy (Q1–Q17): dates, symbols and well-known facts.
Medium (Q18–Q34): the freedom movement, key events and offices.
Hard (Q35–Q50): the Constitution, precise dates and less common details.

Easy set — Questions 1 to 17

On what date did India gain independence? Answer: 15 August 1947.
Which country did India gain independence from? Answer: British rule (the United Kingdom).
In 2026, is 15 August the 80th or the 79th Independence Day? Answer: the 80th Independence Day, marking 79 completed years of independence. See the 80th vs 79th Independence Day 2026 explainer.
How many completed years of independence does 15 August 2026 mark? Answer: 79 years.
What is the national flag of India called? Answer: the Tiranga (Tricolour).
How many colours are on the Indian national flag? Answer: three — saffron, white and green.
What appears at the centre of the Indian flag? Answer: the Ashoka Chakra (a navy-blue wheel with 24 spokes).
How many spokes does the Ashoka Chakra have? Answer: 24.
What is India's national anthem? Answer: "Jana Gana Mana."
Who composed the national anthem? Answer: Rabindranath Tagore.
What is India's national song? Answer: "Vande Mataram."
Who wrote "Vande Mataram"? Answer: Bankim Chandra Chatterjee.
Who was independent India's first Prime Minister? Answer: Jawaharlal Nehru.
Who was independent India's first President? Answer: Rajendra Prasad.
Who was the last Viceroy of India? Answer: Lord Mountbatten.
From which monument does the Prime Minister address the nation on Independence Day? Answer: the Red Fort (Lal Qila) in Delhi.
What is India's national emblem? Answer: the Lion Capital of Ashoka from Sarnath.

Medium set — Questions 18 to 34

Which movement, launched in 1942, called for an organised withdrawal of British rule? Answer: the Quit India Movement.
The Salt March of 1930 began from Sabarmati Ashram and ended at which coastal town? Answer: Dandi.
In which year did the first war of 1857 against British authority take place? Answer: 1857 (the Revolt of 1857).
The Jallianwala Bagh tragedy took place in which city in 1919? Answer: Amritsar. Read more in the India freedom struggle timeline.
The Indian National Congress was founded in which year? Answer: 1885.
Which line divided British India during Partition? Answer: the Radcliffe Line.
Which two nations were created when British India was divided in 1947? Answer: India and Pakistan. Details in Partition of India 1947.
Who is popularly referred to as the "Iron Man of India" for his role in integrating princely states? Answer: Vallabhbhai Patel (Sardar Patel).
Which leader is associated with the slogan "Give me blood, and I shall give you freedom"? Answer: Subhas Chandra Bose.
What was the name of the army led by Subhas Chandra Bose? Answer: the Indian National Army (Azad Hind Fauj).
Which reformer and leader was commonly called "Mahatma"? Answer: Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi.
Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and Sukhdev were associated with which broad current of the movement? Answer: the revolutionary (armed) stream. See freedom fighters of India.
Which 1919 legislation, allowing detention without trial, sparked widespread protest? Answer: the Rowlatt Act.
The Non-Cooperation Movement was launched in which year? Answer: 1920.
Rani Lakshmibai was the ruler of which princely state? Answer: Jhansi.
Which slogan, associated with Bal Gangadhar Tilak, declared self-rule a birthright? Answer: "Swaraj is my birthright, and I shall have it."
On the eve of independence, who delivered a speech popularly attributed the title "Tryst with Destiny"? Answer: Jawaharlal Nehru. Context in what happened on 15 August 1947.

Hard set — Questions 35 to 50

On what date did the Constitution of India come into effect? Answer: 26 January 1950.
When was the Constitution of India adopted by the Constituent Assembly? Answer: 26 November 1949.
Who chaired the Drafting Committee of the Constitution? Answer: B. R. Ambedkar.
Which day is celebrated to mark the adoption of the Constitution? Answer: 26 November, as Constitution Day (Samvidhan Divas).
How many members initially formed the Ashoka Chakra design source — the wheel is derived from which structure? Answer: the Lion Capital / Dharma Chakra at Sarnath.
Which Act of the British Parliament provided the legal framework for the transfer of power in 1947? Answer: the Indian Independence Act 1947.
Who was the first woman Governor in independent India? Answer: Sarojini Naidu (Governor of the United Provinces).
Which committee designed the version of the national flag adopted in 1947? Answer: the Ad Hoc Flag Committee (chaired by Rajendra Prasad).
The national anthem was officially adopted by the Constituent Assembly on which date? Answer: 24 January 1950.
What is the ratio of the length to the height of the Indian national flag? Answer: 3:2.
Who was the first Indian to serve as Governor-General of independent India? Answer: C. Rajagopalachari.
In which year did India become a republic? Answer: 1950.
Which princely state's accession was formalised through an Instrument of Accession signed in October 1947? Answer: Jammu and Kashmir.
The Cabinet Mission that discussed the framework for independence arrived in India in which year? Answer: 1946.
Which Independence Day does 15 August 2026 represent, and how many years of freedom are completed? Answer: the 80th Independence Day; 79 years completed. Confirm the maths on the 80th vs 79th page.
What is the design fabric traditionally specified for the official Indian national flag? Answer: khadi (hand-spun cloth) per the Flag Code.

Score yourself

Score (out of 50)	Level	What it means
40–50	History enthusiast	Strong command of dates, figures and civics.
28–39	Well informed	Solid grasp with a few gaps to revise.
16–27	Getting there	Good basics; brush up on the medium and hard sets.
0–15	Starting out	A great reason to read the linked explainers below.

Quick-reference answer key

Set	Questions	Sample landmark answers
Easy	1–17	15 Aug 1947; Tiranga; 24 spokes; Jana Gana Mana; Red Fort
Medium	18–34	Quit India 1942; Dandi; Radcliffe Line; INA; Amritsar
Hard	35–50	26 Jan 1950; 26 Nov 1949; Indian Independence Act 1947; 3:2 flag ratio

For the full context behind these questions, see our main Independence Day 2026 guide, which links every explainer used in this quiz.