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The Independence Day Special Quiz 2016

Swarajya Staff

Aug 15, 2016, 07:30 PM | Updated 07:30 PM IST

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi salutes as he unfurls the Indian national flag before delivering his Independence Day speech from The Red Fort in New Delhi on 15 August 2016. (MONEY SHARMA/AFP/Getty Images)

A short, interactive quiz on Indian history, society and culture to mark the 70th Independence Day

Today, India celebrates its 70th Independence Day with passion and energy across the country. On this occasion, Swarajya presents a short, interactive quiz to mark this momentous day.

How much do you really know about India? Take the quiz and find out:

The quiz was developed by Aaditya Tiwari.

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