SSC CGL (Prelims) GK: Indian National Movement questions with solutions

Q1. Who composed the Indian National Song, ‘Vande Mataram’?

1. Rabindranath Tagore
2. Bankim Chandra Chatterjee
3. Sarojini Naidu
4. Subramania Bharati

Answer: Bankim Chandra Chatterjee

‘Vande Mataram’ was composed by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee. It first appeared in his novel *Anandamath* and later became the Indian National Song.

Q2. Which freedom fighter said, "Give me blood, and I shall give you freedom"?

1. Mahatma Gandhi
2. Bhagat Singh
3. Subhas Chandra Bose
4. Jawaharlal Nehru

Answer: Subhas Chandra Bose

The famous quote "Give me blood, and I shall give you freedom" is attributed to Subhas Chandra Bose. He inspired many Indians through his leadership and revolutionary approach.