Republic Day Quiz

What year was the first Republic Day celebrated in India?

• 1975

• 1950

• 1960

• 1947

Who was the first President to hoist the flag on Republic Day?

• Dr. Rajendra Prasad

• Mahatma Gandhi

• Jawaharlal Nehru

• Indira Gandhi

What is the significance of the date 26th January in Indian history?

• It is the birthday of Mahatma Gandhi.

• It is celebrated as Republic Day in India.

• It is celebrated as Independence Day in India.

• It is a national holiday in India.

Why is Republic Day celebrated with a grand parade in New Delhi?

• To celebrate the independence from British rule

• To promote tourism in New Delhi

• To honor the founding fathers of India

• To showcase the military strength, cultural diversity, and national pride of India

What is the historical significance of the adoption of the Indian Constitution on Republic Day?

• It marks the day when India gained independence from British rule.

• It signifies the day when India was declared a communist state.

• It commemorates the day when India was divided into two separate countries.

• It marks the day when India officially became a sovereign democratic republic.

Why is Republic Day considered an important national holiday in India?

• It marks the day when the Constitution of India came into effect

• It marks the day when India gained independence from British rule

• It commemorates the end of British rule in India

• It celebrates the birth of Mahatma Gandhi

What is the role of the President of India in the Republic Day celebrations?

• Performing a traditional dance

• Singing the national anthem

• Hoisting the national flag and delivering a speech

• Serving as the grand marshal of the parade

How does Republic Day promote the idea of unity in diversity in India?

• By promoting only one dominant culture during the parades

• By discouraging the use of multiple languages during the event

• By showcasing the cultural diversity of India through parades and performances.

• By excluding minority cultures from the celebrations

What are the fundamental rights guaranteed by the Indian Constitution?

• Right to unlimited ice cream

• Right to wear hats on Tuesdays

• Right to equality, right to freedom, right against exploitation, right to freedom of religion, cultural and educational rights, and right to constitutional remedies

• Right to own a pet dragon

What is the procedure for amending the Indian Constitution?

• Approval by the President and Prime Minister

• Approval by the Supreme Court

• Two-thirds majority of the members present and voting in each house of Parliament

• Majority vote by the state legislatures