Freedom fighters quiz: places of India's freedom struggle
Read a clue about a freedom fighter, a movement or an uprising and tap the place on the map of India where it began or where they were born. Each answer comes with a short note on the person or event.
You can play the freedom fighters rounds on any day, from the subject list on the home page.
110+ map clues and 125+ quiz questions in this collection, covering 24 states and union territories.
What's covered
- Birthplaces of freedom fighters and revolutionaries
- Sites of movements, marches and uprisings
- Jails, ashrams and memorials
- Both well-known leaders and lesser-known heroes
Try three sample questions
1. Who declared that 'Swaraj is my birthright and I shall have it'?
- • Bal Gangadhar Tilak
- • Bipin Chandra Pal
- • Gopal Krishna Gokhale
- • Lala Lajpat Rai
Show the answer
Bal Gangadhar Tilak. the phrase became closely associated with his campaign for self-rule.
2. Which date was observed as Independence Day by the Congress in 1930 following the Purna Swaraj declaration?
- • August 15
- • January 26
- • January 30
- • March 12
Show the answer
January 26. Indians were called upon to observe the day as Purna Swaraj Day in 1930.
3. By what popular name was revolutionary Surya Sen known?
- • Deshbandhu
- • Lokmanya
- • Masterda
- • Netaji
Show the answer
Masterda. Surya Sen was a teacher and became widely known by this honorific.
How to score higher
- Link each person to a region first. Many leaders are strongly tied to one state.
- Movements often have a home town. Learn the famous march and protest locations.
- Read the note after each clue. It is the part most people remember.
How scoring works
Each map clue is worth up to 100 points. Tap within about 15 km of the right spot for full marks. The score falls steadily with distance and reaches zero at 1,000 km. Five clues make a round of up to 500 points. In the multiple-choice quiz, faster correct answers score more and streaks add a bonus, for a best score of 1,300.
Frequently asked questions
- Does it only include famous leaders?
- No. Alongside well-known leaders there are lesser-known fighters and local movements.
- Is the freedom fighters quiz free?
- Yes. There is no sign-up and no cost.