August 2026 Current Affairs MCQs & Solutions

Explanation: The Quit India Movement is also known as the August Movement . It was launched by Gandhi on August 8, 1942 , in Bombay . The movement, started by the Congress party . It's demanded an end to British rule in India. Muhammad Ali Jinnah responded with the slogan " Divide and Quit India ." Last verified on 26-04-2026 Related MCQs When was the Indian National Congress (INC) formed? انڈین نیشنل کانگریس کب قائم ہوئی؟ December 28, 1888 December 28, 1885 December 28, 1886 December 28, 1880 اس سوال کو وضاحت کے ساتھ پڑھیں Explanation The Indian National Congress (INC) was formed on 28 December 1885 in Bombay (now Mumbai ), British India. The first session was held at Gokuldas Tejpal Sanskrit College . Headquarters: New Delhi, India Founder: Allan Octavian Hume (with support from Indian leaders) First President: Womesh Chunder Bonnerjee Purpose: To represent Indian political interests and later lead the Indian independence movement. Last verified on 11-07-2026 When was the Lucknow Pact made between the Muslim League and Congress? مسلم لیگ اور کانگریس کے درمیان لکھنؤ معاہدہ کب ہوا؟ November 1915 December 1917 November 1914 December 1916 اس سوال کو وضاحت کے ساتھ پڑھیں Explanation Lucknow Pact ( December 1916 ) was an agreement between: Indian National Congress - headed by Bal Gangadhar Tilak All-India Muslim League - led by Muhammad Ali Jinnah Additional information : Congress adopted the pact at Lucknow session on 29 December 1916 . Muslim League approved it on 31 December 1916 . Last verified on 19-01-2026 The Quit India Movement, or the India August Movement, was launched in _____? ہندوستان چھوڑو تحریک، یا ہندوستان اگست تحریک، کس سن میں شروع کی گئی تھی؟ 1951 1945 1947 1942 اس سوال کو وضاحت کے ساتھ پڑھیں Explanation The Quit India Movement is also known as the August Movement . It was launched by Gandhi on August 8, 1942 , in Bombay . The movement, started by the Congress party . It's demanded an end to British rule in India. Muhammad Ali Jinnah responded with the slogan " Divide and Quit India ." Last verified on 26-04-2026 Who was the first President of Indian National Congress? انڈین نیشنل کانگریس کا پہلا صدر کون تھا؟ Dadabhai Naoroji Badruddin Tyabji Womesh Chunder Bonnerjee None of the above اس سوال کو وضاحت کے ساتھ پڑھیں Explanation Womesh Chunder Bonnerjee was the first president of the Indian National Congress. After the party's foundation in 1885 He presided over the inaugural session held in Bombay from December 28 to 31, 1885 Additional information Hewas an Indian barrister Presided over the 1892 Allahabad session of the Congress. Born December 29, 1844, Kolkata, India Died: July 21, 1906, Bedford Park, London, United Kingdom Question updated 03-March-2026 The Quit India Movement started at: ہندوستان چھوڑو تحریک شروع ہوئی Delhi on Aug 15, 1942 Bombay on Aug 8, 1942 Lahore on July 7, 1942 Wardha on Aug 7, 1942 اس سوال کو وضاحت کے ساتھ پڑھیں Explanation Know everything about Quit India Movement Started: Aug 8, 1942 Started from: Bombay Launched by: Gandhi Also known as: August Movement Demand: to end British rule Jinnah changed the slogan " Divide and Quit India " Started by party: Congress Quaid e Azam said about the Quit India movement an anti-Muslim action of congress ND23-4-2023

Explanation: On 14 August 1947 ( 27th of Ramadan in 1366 of the Islamic Calendar) Pakistan gained independence. Related MCQs After the defeat in the War of Independence (1857), Bahadur Shah Zafar was exiled to ______, where he died. جنگ آزادی (1857) میں شکست کے بعد، بہادر شاہ ظفر کو ______ جلاوطن کر دیا گیا، جہاں ان کا انتقال ہو گیا۔ Delhi, India Rangoon, Burma Agra, India None of these اس سوال کو وضاحت کے ساتھ پڑھیں Explanation Bahadur Shah Zafar was exiled to Rangoon, Burma , after his defeat, where he died . Full name: Abu Zafar Siraj-ud-din Muhammad Bahadur Shah Zafar . Reign: 1837 - 1857 . Exile: Sent to Rangoon, Burma, in 1858. Death: 7 November 1862 , in Rangoon. He was also a renowned poet, musician, and calligrapher . Last verified on 11-08-2026 When did Lord Mountbatten announced the partition plan? لارڈ ماؤنٹ بیٹن نے تقسیم کے منصوبے کا اعلان کب کیا؟ 3 June 1944 3 June 1949 3 June 1947 3 June 1948 اس سوال کو وضاحت کے ساتھ پڑھیں Explanation Date: 3 June 1947 Announced by: Lord Louis Mountbatten Position: Last Viceroy of British India Purpose: Partition of British India Outcome: Creation of India and Pakistan Last verified on 16-05-2026 Jallianwala Bagh is located in _____? جلیانوالہ باغ کہاں واقع ہے؟ Lahore Ameristar Patiala None of these اس سوال کو وضاحت کے ساتھ پڑھیں Explanation Jallianwala Bagh is located in Amritsar, Punjab, India , near the Golden Temple . Massacre: Took place on 13 April 1919 . Commander: Brigadier-General Reginald Dyer ordered the troops to fire on the gathering. Casualties: The official British figure recorded 379 deaths , while Indian estimates were considerably higher . Last verified on 11-08-2026 Who was the President of the Indian National Congress (INC) in 1942? سن 1942ء میں انڈین نیشنل کانگریس کے صدر کون تھے؟ Maulana Abul Kalam Azad Jawaharlal Nehru Mahatma Gandhi None of these اس سوال کو وضاحت کے ساتھ پڑھیں Explanation Maulana Abul Kalam Azad served as INC President from 1940 to 1946 . He presided over the Congress during the Quit India Movement of 1942 . The Quit India Resolution was passed at the Bombay session in August 1942 . Additional information : Womesh Chandra Bonnerjee (W.C. Bonnerjee) - 1885 Dadabhai Naoroji - 1886 Badruddin Tyabji - 1887 Last verified on 10-08-2026 The Sultan of Delhi who is reputed to have built the biggest network of canals in India was? دہلی کا وہ سلطان کون تھا جس نے ہندوستان میں نہروں کا سب سے بڑا جال تعمیر کیا؟ IItutmish Ghiyasuddin Tughlaq Firoz Shah Tughlaq None of these اس سوال کو وضاحت کے ساتھ پڑھیں Explanation Firoz Shah Tughlaq built the largest network of canals in medieval India . He constructed several canals to improve irrigation and agriculture . He was the third ruler of the Tughlaq dynasty . Additional information : Born: 1309 AD Reign: 1351 - 1388 AD Died: 1388 AD Canals Built: Yamuna - Hissar, Sutlej - Ghaggar, Sirmour Hills - Hansi, Ghaggar - Firuzabad New Towns Founded: Firozabad, Fatehabad, Jaunpur, Hisar Last verified on 06-08-2026

Explanation: Direct Action Day (August 16, 1946) triggered severe communal riots known as the 'Great Calcutta Killings' in Kolkata.

Explanation: Contemporary reports stated Pakistan's February 2026 strikes inside Afghanistan targeted TTP (Fitna al-Khawarij) and ISKP.

Explanation: The Afghan Taliban fully recaptured Afghanistan on 15 August 2021, which was 20 Years after their ouster in 2001.

Explanation: Italy (Milan - Cortina) was selected to host the 2026 Winter Olympics.

Explanation: The question's report states Pakistani airstrikes struck the Afghan provinces of Nangarhar and Paktika in February 2026, so those two provinces are the targets mentioned.

Explanation: On 7 August 1947 Quaid‑e‑Azam departed from India, which is the event referenced in the question.

Explanation: Lord Linlithgow was the Viceroy of India who put forward the August Offer in 1940.

Explanation: On 25 August 2020 Africa was declared free of wild poliovirus after meeting the criteria for interruption of indigenous wild polio transmission.

Explanation: As stated, the explosion struck Lebanon's capital, Beirut.