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NDA Examination History and Freedom Movement (General Ability Test) Flashcards
51 question-and-answer cards covering History and Freedom Movement (General Ability Test) as it is examined in NDA Examination. 24 of them are printed below, taken from across the deck — no signup, no paywall on the preview.
24 sample cards from the History and Freedom Movement (General Ability Test) deck
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What was the Protestant Reformation and who initiated it?
A 16th-century religious movement challenging the Roman Catholic Church; initiated by Martin Luther with his Ninety-Five Theses in 1517.
When did the American War of Independence take place and what document declared independence?
It lasted 1775–1783; the Declaration of Independence (drafted by Thomas Jefferson) was adopted on 4 July 1776.
What were the famous slogans/ideals of the French Revolution (1789)?
'Liberty, Equality, Fraternity'; it overthrew the monarchy and feudal privileges, beginning with the storming of the Bastille on 14 July 1789.
What event is regarded as the immediate trigger of the French Revolution in 1789?
The storming of the Bastille prison on 14 July 1789, symbolizing the fall of royal despotism.
What was the Industrial Revolution and where did it begin?
The transition (c. 1760–1840) from hand production to machine manufacturing; it began in Britain, driven by textiles, coal, iron, and the steam engine.
Who invented the steam engine that powered the Industrial Revolution?
James Watt greatly improved the steam engine (1769); earlier versions were by Thomas Newcomen.
What were the durations of the First and Second World Wars?
World War I: 1914–1918; World War II: 1939–1945.
What event triggered World War I and what alliances opposed each other?
The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand (1914); the Allied Powers fought the Central Powers (Germany, Austria-Hungary, Ottoman Empire).
What treaty ended World War I and what organization did it establish?
The Treaty of Versailles (1919) ended WWI and established the League of Nations.
When did the Russian Revolution occur and who led the Bolsheviks?
The Bolshevik (October) Revolution of 1917 was led by Vladimir Lenin, establishing the world's first communist state (USSR).
What organization was created after World War II to maintain international peace, and in what year?
The United Nations (UN), established on 24 October 1945.
What is decolonization and during which period did it peak?
Decolonization is the process by which colonies gained independence from European powers, peaking in the period 1945–1965 after World War II.
What is meant by the rise of nationalism in 19th-century Europe? Give an example.
The growth of national consciousness leading to unification or independence movements; examples include the Unification of Italy (1861) and Germany (1871).
Who was the Chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Indian Constitution?
Dr. B.R. Ambedkar chaired the Drafting Committee.
When was the Indian Constitution adopted and when did it come into force?
Adopted on 26 November 1949 and came into force on 26 January 1950 (celebrated as Republic Day).
How long did the Constituent Assembly take to frame the Indian Constitution?
About 2 years, 11 months, and 18 days; its president was Dr. Rajendra Prasad.
From which countries did the Indian Constitution borrow Fundamental Rights and Directive Principles?
Fundamental Rights from the USA (Bill of Rights); Directive Principles of State Policy from Ireland.
How many Fundamental Rights are currently guaranteed by the Indian Constitution, and name them?
Six: Right to Equality, Right to Freedom, Right against Exploitation, Right to Freedom of Religion, Cultural and Educational Rights, and Right to Constitutional Remedies (Article 32).
Which right did Dr. Ambedkar call the 'heart and soul' of the Constitution, and why?
The Right to Constitutional Remedies (Article 32), because it allows citizens to approach the Supreme Court to enforce Fundamental Rights.
In which part and article were Fundamental Duties added, and by which amendment?
Part IV-A, Article 51-A, added by the 42nd Amendment Act, 1976 (originally 10, now 11 duties).
Who is the constitutional head of the Union Government and who exercises real executive power?
The President is the constitutional (nominal) head; real executive power is exercised by the Prime Minister and the Council of Ministers.
What are the two Houses of the Indian Parliament and which is the upper house?
The Lok Sabha (House of the People, lower house) and the Rajya Sabha (Council of States, upper house).
At the state level, who is the constitutional head and who heads the real executive?
The Governor is the constitutional head of a state; the Chief Minister heads the real executive (Council of Ministers).
What were India's Five-Year Plans modeled on and what are the Panchsheel principles?
Five-Year Plans (begun 1951) were modeled on Soviet planning for economic development; Panchsheel (1954) are the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence agreed between India and China, emphasizing mutual respect, non-aggression, non-interference, equality, and peaceful coexistence.
What this deck covers
The History and Freedom Movement (General Ability Test) deck follows the NDA Examination History and Freedom Movement (General Ability Test) syllabus — 4 chapters and 17 topics — so questions land on material that is genuinely examinable rather than trivia around it. That works out to roughly 12.8 cards per chapter.
Answers are written to be recallable, not just readable — averaging about 119 characters, which is long enough to carry the reasoning and short enough to say out loud.
A deck like this earns its keep on the second and third pass. Read the syllabus first so you know the shape of the subject, then use the cards to find the specific facts that have not stuck.
History and Freedom Movement (General Ability Test) flashcards FAQ
How many History and Freedom Movement (General Ability Test) flashcards are in this NDA Examination deck?
51 cards. This page previews 24 of them, sampled evenly across the deck so you can judge the difficulty before installing anything.
Are these NDA Examination flashcards free?
Yes. The preview here is free to read with no signup, and the full 51-card deck is free inside the Examius app.
What do the History and Freedom Movement (General Ability Test) cards cover?
They follow the NDA Examination History and Freedom Movement (General Ability Test) syllabus — 4 chapters and 17 topics — so the questions track what is actually examinable.
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Read the syllabus first so you know the shape of the subject, then drill the deck. Examius schedules each card with spaced repetition, so cards you keep missing come back sooner and ones you know drift further apart.