Republic Day 2022

Why did India choose January 26, 1950, to declare itself as a "Sovereign Democratic Republic?"

• On Jan 26, 1930, India finished writing its constitution.

• On Jan 26, 1930, the British finally agreed to leave India.

• On Jan 26, 1930, India pledged to fight for "Purna Swaraj" (Total Independence)

• On Jan 26, 1930, India fought its first war against Pakistan.

Who was the architect of the Constitution of India?

• Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar

• Rabindranath Tagore

• Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru

• Bal Gangadhar Tilak

Which event, on January 29, marks the end of the 3-day long Republic Day celebrations?

• The Flag-Hoisting Ceremony

• The Beating Retreat Ceremony

• The Lamp-Lighting Ceremony

• The Army, Navy and Airforce Parade

Which of Mahatma Gandhi's favourite Christian songs is played at the Republic Day parade?

• Softly and Tenderly

• Precious Lord

• Nearer, My God, to Thee

• Abide With Me

Which of the following statements about the Indian Constitution is NOT true?

• Before adopting the constitution, India followed the British Government of India Act, 1935

• The Constitution of India is the longest written constitution in the world.

• No printed copies of the Constitution of India exist; it can only be calligraphed.

• The Constitution of India is written only in one language: English.

The original copy of the Constitution is preserved in which nationally important building?

• The President's Residence

• The Parliament House Library

• The Prime Minister's Office

• The Library of Congress

To prevent the original copy of the Constitution from degrading, it is sealed in a casket containing which gas?

• Hydrogen

• Carbon Dioxide

• Helium

• Oxygen

The first governor-general of Pakistan, Malik Ghulam Mohammed, was the first chief guest to attend the Rajpath Parade in 1955.

• True

• False

National awards such as the Kirti Chakra, Padma Awards and Bharat Ratna are announced on Republic Day.

• True

• False

The first Republic Day parade held at Rajpath was held in the year 1955.

• True

• False