51 Quiz on Republic Day with Answers
51 Quiz on Republic Day
Explore our extensive Republic Day quiz with 51 multiple-choice questions and answers. Challenge yourself at India's national celebration. Perfect for schools, events, and enthusiasts
1-What is the significance of Republic Day in India?
- A) Independence Day
- B) Constitution Adoption
- C) Republic Declaration
- D) Republic Resignation
- Answer: B
2-When is Republic Day celebrated in India?
- A) 26th January
- B) 15th August
- C) 2nd October
- D) 1st January
- Answer: A
3-Which year marked the adoption of the Indian Constitution?
- A) 1947
- B) 1950
- C) 1942
- D) 1965
- Answer: B
4-Who was the first President of India to hoist the flag on Republic Day?
- A) Jawaharlal Nehru
- B) Dr. Rajendra Prasad
- C) Sardar Patel
- D) Indira Gandhi
- Answer: B
5-What is the main event in the Republic Day parade at Rajpath, New Delhi?
- A) Military March
- B) Cultural Pageant
- C) Political Speeches
- D) Floral Decorations
- Answer: B
6-Which document is celebrated on Republic Day?
- A) Preamble
- B) Manifesto
- C) Constitution
- D) Declaration
- Answer: C
7-What do the three colors of the Indian flag symbolize?
- A) Peace, Love, Hope
- B) Power, Wisdom, Courage
- C) Truth, Justice, Liberty
- D) Prosperity, Harmony, Unity
- Answer: C
8-Who wrote the Constitution of India?
- A) Jawaharlal Nehru
- B) B.R. Ambedkar
- C) Mahatma Gandhi
- D) Sardar Patel
- Answer: B
9-Which state was separated from Madras Presidency to form a new state on Republic Day in 1950?
- A) Kerala
- B) Andhra Pradesh
- C) Karnataka
- D) Telangana
- Answer: A
10-Who has been invited as the Chief Guest for the Republic Day parade in 2024?
- A) Emmanuel Macron, President of France
- B) Justin Trudeau, Prime Minister of Canada
- C) Joko Widodo, President of Indonesia
- D) Olaf Scholz, Chancellor of Germany
- Answer: A
11-What is the Rashtrapati Bhavan, the official residence of the President, formerly known as?
- A) Viceroy's House
- B) King's Palace
- C) Governor's Mansion
- D) Prime Minister's Residence
- Answer: A
12-Which song is played during the Republic Day parade as a tribute to the soldiers?
- A) Vande Mataram
- B) Jana Gana Mana
- C) Saare Jahan Se Achha
- D) Ae Mere Watan Ke Logon
- Answer: D
13-What is the significance of the "Beating Retreat" ceremony held after Republic Day?
- A) Symbolizes the end of festivities
- B) Honors the defense forces
- C) Marks the President's departure
- D) Celebrates victory in war
- Answer: A
14-Which Indian state was formed on Republic Day in 1971?
- A) Haryana
- B) Manipur
- C) Meghalaya
- D) Mizoram
- Answer: C
15-What does the term "Preamble" refer to in the Indian Constitution?
- A) Opening ceremony
- B) Introduction and preface
- C) Constitutional amendments
- D) Legal judgments
- Answer: B
16-Which historical event is associated with the date 26th January, apart from Republic Day?
- A) First War of Independence
- B) Salt Satyagraha
- C) Quit India Movement
- D) Jallianwala Bagh Massacre
- Answer: A
17-The Republic Day celebrations in India officially conclude with:
- A) Flag Hoisting
- B) Beating Retreat Ceremony
- C) National Anthem
- D) Fireworks Display
- Answer: B
18-What is the length of the Republic Day parade route from Rashtrapati Bhavan to India Gate in New Delhi?
- A) 2 km
- B) 5 km
- C) 7 km
- D) 10 km
- Answer: C
19-Which military award is presented for exceptional service during peacetime on Republic Day?
- A) Param Vir Chakra
- B) Ashoka Chakra
- C) Padma Bhushan
- D) Param Vishisht Seva Medal
- Answer: D
20-Who was the first woman to hoist the national flag at the Republic Day parade?
- A) Indira Gandhi
- B) Pratibha Patil
- C) Sonia Gandhi
- D) Sarojini Naidu
- Answer: B
21-Which of the following is not a part of the President's bodyguard during the Republic Day parade?
- A) Horse-mounted Cavalry
- B) Armored Vehicles
- C) Infantry
- D) Camel-mounted Troop
- Answer: C
22-The Ashoka Chakra, featured on the Indian flag, has how many spokes?
- A) 20
- B) 24
- C) 32
- D) 50
- Answer: B
23-What is the salute given by the defense forces during the Republic Day parade known as?
- A) 21 Gun Salute
- B) Victory Salute
- C) Republic Salute
- D) National Salute
- Answer: A
24-Which Indian state was reorganized and came into existence on Republic Day in 1987?
- A) Chhattisgarh
- B) Jharkhand
- C) Uttarakhand
- D) Goa
- Answer: C
25-What does the term "Purna Swaraj" signify in the context of India's struggle for independence?
- A) Complete Independence
- B) Non-Violence Movement
- C) Civil Disobedience
- D) Communal Harmony
- Answer: A
26-Which famous Indian leader passed away on Republic Day in 1964?
- A) Mahatma Gandhi
- B) Jawaharlal Nehru
- C) Sardar Patel
- D) Lal Bahadur Shastri
- Answer: D
27-The 'Beating the Retreat' ceremony marks the formal end of which celebration?
- A) Independence Day
- B) Republic Day
- C) Gandhi Jayanti
- D) Diwali
- Answer: B
28-Which of the following is not a traditional dance form showcased in the Republic Day parade?
- A) Bharatanatyam
- B) Kathak
- C) Samba
- D) Kuchipudi
- Answer: C
29-Who designed the national emblem of India?
- A) Rabindranath Tagore
- B) B.R. Ambedkar
- C) Sardar Patel
- D) K.M. Munshi
- Answer: D
30-In which year did India become a Sovereign Democratic Republic?
- A) 1947
- B) 1950
- C) 1952
- D) 1960
- Answer: B
31-Which state was the last to be recognized as a state of the Indian Union on Republic Day?
- A) Nagaland
- B) Manipur
- C) Mizoram
- D) Sikkim
- Answer: D
32-What is the significance of the 'At Home' reception hosted by the President on Republic Day?
- A) Welcoming foreign dignitaries
- B) Honoring armed forces veterans
- C) Celebrating cultural diversity
- D) Acknowledging social reformers
- Answer: B
33-Which Indian leader is famously associated with the phrase "Jai Jawan Jai Kisan" and declared it on Republic Day?
- A) Lal Bahadur Shastri
- B) Jawaharlal Nehru
- C) Indira Gandhi
- D) Atal Bihari Vajpayee
- Answer: A
40-Which animal is featured on the State Emblem of India along with the Lion Capital of Ashoka?
- A) Elephant
- B) Tiger
- C) Horse
- D) Cow
- Answer: A
41-What is the significance of the national flag hoisting at the Red Fort on Republic Day?
- A) Marks the end of the parade
- B) Commemorates the freedom struggle
- C) Honors the armed forces
- D) Celebrates cultural heritage
- Answer: B
42-The President takes the salute during the Republic Day parade. What does the term "salute" refer to in this context?
- A) Raising the flag
- B) Marching past the dais
- C) Firing cannons
- D) Military band performance
- Answer: B
43-Which foreign dignitary was the Chief Guest at the Republic Day parade in 2022?
- A) Justin Trudeau
- B) Boris Johnson
- C) Emmanuel Macron
- D) Joe Biden
- Answer: C
44-Which Indian state was formed through the States Reorganization Act and came into existence on Republic Day in 1950?
- A) Punjab
- B) Gujarat
- C) Rajasthan
- D) Madhya Pradesh
- Answer: B
45-Who is responsible for the overall security of the Republic Day parade in New Delhi?
- A) Delhi Police
- B) Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)
- C) National Security Guard (NSG)
- D) Indian Army
- Answer: B
46-Which song is played during the unfurling of the national flag on Republic Day?
- A) Jana Gana Mana
- B) Vande Mataram
- C) Saare Jahan Se Achha
- D) Abide With Me
- Answer: D
47-What is the importance of the cultural tableau display during the Republic Day parade?
- A) Showcases achievements in science
- B) Celebrates traditional art forms
- C) Displays military strength
- D) Honors freedom fighters
- Answer: B
48-In which year did the first Republic Day parade take place in New Delhi?
- A) 1947
- B) 1950
- C) 1952
- D) 1960
- Answer: B
49-Which state was bifurcated on Republic Day in 1987 to create a new state?
- A) Punjab
- B) Haryana
- C) Uttar Pradesh
- D) Bihar
- Answer: A
50-What does the term "Gana" refer to in the national anthem "Jana Gana Mana"?
- A) Victory
- B) Unity
- C) Sound
- D) Song
- Answer: D
51-Who administers the oath of office to the President of India?
- A) Chief Justice of India
- B) Prime Minister
- C) Speaker of Lok Sabha
- D) Vice President
- Answer: A
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