India attained its Independence on 15 August 1947 and celebrates its Republic Day on 26 January 1950. Republic Day pays respect to the date on which the Constitution of India came into effect after replacing the Government of India Act (1935) as the governing document of India. The Constitution was adopted and completed by the Indian Constituent Assembly on 26 November 1949, and it came into effect on 26 January 1950. On this day, the President of India along with a chief guest and hundreds of civilians gathers at the India Gate to honor the State-wise representation and all the three forces of India i.e. Army, Navy, and Air Force. Let's test yourself with the Republic Day of India quiz.
1. Who was the chairman of the drafting committee of the Constitution of India?
A. Mahatma Gandhi
B. Dr BR Ambedkar
C. Pandit Jawaharal Nehru
D. Lal Bahadur Shastri
2. Where is the main Republic Day celebration held?
A. Mumbai
B. New Delhi
C. Hyderabad
D. Kolkata
3. Who organizes the Republic Day parade?
A. Ministry of Human Capital
B. Ministry of Defense
C. Ministry of Law
D. Ministry of Affairs
4. Who takes the salute of the Indian Armed Forces?
A. Prime Minister
B. Chief Guest
C. Chief Justice of India
D. President
5. On that day who began with the first term of office as President of the Indian Union?
A. Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru
B. Dr BR Ambedkar
C. Dr Rajendra Prasad
D. Mahatma Gandhi
6. Who is invited as the state guest of honor for Republic Day celebrations?
A. President/ Head of State of another country
B. Chief Justice of another country
C. Chief Minister of another state
D. HRD Minister of another country
7. Who is the commander of the chief of Indian Armed Forces?
A. Prime Minister of India
B. President of India
C. Chief Justice of India
D. Judge of Supreme Court
8. Which is the highest civilian award in India?
A. Padhma Bhushan
B. Padma Vibhushan
C. Bharat Ratna
D. Padma Shri
9. What civilian award is recognized for "exceptional and distinguished service"?
A. Padma Vibhushan
B. Bharat Ratna
C. Padma Shru
D. Padma Bhushan
10. Which Civilian award is recognized as the "distinguished service of a high order"?
A. Padma Bhushan
B. Bharat Ratna
C. Padma Vibhushan
D. Padma Shri
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