The Republic Day quiz!

When is the Republic Day of India celebrated?

• 25th February

• 26th January

• 25th January

• 26th February

Draw the national flag of India

Answer explanation

Orange, White and Green, with the Ashoka chakra in between.

Why do we celebrate this day?

• India regained independence this day.

• It marks the date on which the Constitution of India came into effect.

• The first President of India was elected on this day.

• It is the birthday of Dr. Rajendra Prashad

Who is called the father of the Indian Constitution?

• Jawaharlal Nehru

• Dr. Rajendra Prashad

• B.R Ambedkar

• Surendra Nath Mukherjee

When are the National Bravery Awards given?

• 26th Jan

• 27th Jan

• 15th August

• 25th November

When did India adopt the Constitution?

• 26th January 1950

• 15th August 1947

• 25th November 1950

• 2nd May 1950

Who unfurls the National Flag in the country, on Republic Day?

• The Prime Minister

• The President

• The Chief Justice

• The Defence minister

Answer explanation

Fun fact: On 15th August, the Prime Minister hoists the flag (as it is down, so he pulls it up) to imply that the nation is not independent, but became independent on this day. But on 26th January, the President Unfurls the flag (He does not hoist it as it is already up) to imply that the nation is already independent and now has its own laws.

Who designed the National Flag of India?

• Bhagat Singh

• B.R Ambedkar

• Pingali Venkayya

• Jawaharlal Nehru

Who takes the salute of the armed forces on the parade held on Rajpath on Republic Day?

• The President of India

• The Vice-President of India

• The Prime Minister of India

• The Guest of Honour

Who was the Chairman of the drafting committee of the Constitution of India?

• Pandit Nehru

• Dr. B.R Ambedkar

• Mahatma Gandhi

• Dr Rajendra Prasad