Republic Day Quiz
In the year 2022, we are celebrating 73rd Republic Day of India. India got independence on 15 August 1947, after almost 200 years long British rule and became Dominion of India.
Almost two and a half years after independence, India got its own constitution and became 'Republic of India' on 26 January 1950.
As part of the Republic Day celebrations, quiz programs are organized in many schools and colleges in which you will be asked questions about Indian constitution, Republic Day and Indian Independence Movement. If you are a school or college student and looking for a Republic Day Quiz, then this web page is for you. Let's start the Republic Day Quiz 2022.
Republic Day Quiz - Part 2
Indian Independence Quiz
Indian Independence Quiz - Part 2
Indian Independence Quiz - Part 3
Indian Independence Quiz - Part 4
As part of the Republic Day celebrations, quiz programs are organized in many schools and colleges in which you will be asked questions about Indian constitution, Republic Day and Indian Independence Movement. If you are a school or college student and looking for a Republic Day Quiz, then this web page is for you. Let's start the Republic Day Quiz 2022.
Who will be the Chief Guest during the Republic Day 2022 celebrations at New Delhi?
A) Central Asian Leaders
B) ASEAN Leaders
C) Benjamin Netanyahu
D) No Chief Guest
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A) Central Asian Leaders
B) ASEAN Leaders
C) Benjamin Netanyahu
D) No Chief Guest
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Normally a foreign head of state is invited as the Chief Guest on Republic Day parade in New Delhi. But due to ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, there will be no chief guest during this year's Republic Day celebrations.
This year (2022), who will raise the flag during the national level Republic Day function in New Delhi?
A) Narendra Modi
B) Pranab Mukherjee
C) Ram Nath Kovind
D) Rajnath Singh
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A) Narendra Modi
B) Pranab Mukherjee
C) Ram Nath Kovind
D) Rajnath Singh
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Ram Nath Kovind, the current and 14th President of India, will unfurl the flag during national level event held in New Delhi. India is celebrating its 73rd Republic Day this year.
Don't forget to check Part 2 of Indian Republic Day Quiz. The link is given at the end of this page.
Don't forget to check Part 2 of Indian Republic Day Quiz. The link is given at the end of this page.
Which of the following rights was described as heart and soul of the constitution by Dr. Ambedkar?
A) Right to freedom
B) Right to constitutional remedies
C) Right to freedom of religion
D) Right to equality
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A) Right to freedom
B) Right to constitutional remedies
C) Right to freedom of religion
D) Right to equality
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Article 32 i.e. "Right to Constitutional Remedies" affirms the right to move to the Supreme Court if any constitutional right of any citizen is “unduly deprived”. It was considered as the heart and soul of the constitution by Dr. Ambedkar.
The 6 fundamental rights of Indian citizens granted by the constitution are as follows:
- Right to Equality
- Right to Freedom
- Right against Exploitation
- Right to Freedom of Religion
- Cultural and Educations Rights
- Right to Constitutional Remedies
Which ceremony marks the end of the Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi?
A) Flypast by Indian Air Force
B) Republic Day Parade
C) President's Address to the Nation
D) Beating the Retreat
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A) Flypast by Indian Air Force
B) Republic Day Parade
C) President's Address to the Nation
D) Beating the Retreat
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Beating the Retreat ceremony marks the end of Republic Day celebrations. The ceremony is held at Vijay Chowk (Victory Square) on the evening of 29th January.
There is a blue wheel at the center of the national flag. What does it represent?
A) Wheel of revolution
B) Wheel of law
C) Wheel of purity and religion
D) Wheel of progress
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A) Wheel of revolution
B) Wheel of law
C) Wheel of purity and religion
D) Wheel of progress
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The navy blue wheel at the center of the national flag, adopted on 22 July 1947, is a depiction of Buddhist Dharmachkra or 'Wheel of Law'.
The Constitution Day or Samvidhan Diwas is celebrated on which date?
A) 26 November
B) 26 January
C) 15 August
D) 23 March
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A) 26 November
B) 26 January
C) 15 August
D) 23 March
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The new constitution of India was adpoted on 26 November 1949 by the Constituent Assembly. The annual anniversary of this day is celebrated as Constitution Day (Samvidhan Diwas) or National Law Day every year on 26th November.
Which of the following songs is the national anthem of India?
A) Rangde Basanti Chola
B) Saare Jahan Se Acha
C) Jana Gana Mana
D) Vande Mataram
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A) Rangde Basanti Chola
B) Saare Jahan Se Acha
C) Jana Gana Mana
D) Vande Mataram
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'Jana Gana Mana' is the national anthem of India as declared by the Constitution of India. The song was written in Bengali by Rabindranath Tagore. The song glorifies India and also praises the mentor and creator of India i.e. God.
When did The Constituion of India came into effect?
A) 26 November 1949
B) 26 January 1950
C) 26 January 1947
D) 26 January 1949
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A) 26 November 1949
B) 26 January 1950
C) 26 January 1947
D) 26 January 1949
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The new constitution of India was adpoted on 26 November 1949 by the Constituent Assembly. It came into effect on 26 January 1950 and India officially became 'Republic of India' from its earlier status of 'Dominion of India'.
The date of 26th January was specifically choosen because Purna Swaraj (Total Independence) declaration was made on this day in 1930 and it was the first time when flag of Independent India was raised by Jawaharlal Nehru on the banks of river Ravi.
The words 'socialist secular' were added to the Preamble of the constitution by which amendment?
A) 76th Amendment
B) 44th Amendment
C) 1st Amendment
D) 42nd Amendment
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A) 76th Amendment
B) 44th Amendment
C) 1st Amendment
D) 42nd Amendment
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These words were added by the 42nd Amendment of Constituion, made in 1976 and Smt. Indira Gandhi was the PM of India at that time. According to the preamble, it is resolved to constitute India into a 'Sovereign Socialist Secular Democratic Republic' country.
The preamble page was designed by Beohar Rammanohar Sinha, who was a renowned painter from Jabalpur.
According to States Reorganization Act 1956, how many states and union territories (UTs) were created?
A) 9 States, 7 UTs
B) 11 States, 9 UTs
C) 14 States, 5 UTs
D) 29 States, 7 UTs
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A) 9 States, 7 UTs
B) 11 States, 9 UTs
C) 14 States, 5 UTs
D) 29 States, 7 UTs
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India was divided into 14 states and 5 UTs by the States Reorganization Act 1956. Currently there are 29 states and 7 UTs in India.
Who wrote the famous book 'India Wins Freedom'?
A) Jawaharlal Nehru
B) Maulana Abul Kalam Azad
C) Bipan Chandra
D) Sekhar Bandyopadhyay
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A) Jawaharlal Nehru
B) Maulana Abul Kalam Azad
C) Bipan Chandra
D) Sekhar Bandyopadhyay
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Maulana Abul Kalam Azad wrote the famous book India Wins Freedom. He was a senior leader of Congrees and independence activist. After independence, he became the first Education Minister of India.
When was Indian Independence Act 1947 given royal assent?
A) 3 June 1947
B) 18 July 1947
C) 15 August 1947
D) 2 March 1947
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A) 3 June 1947
B) 18 July 1947
C) 15 August 1947
D) 2 March 1947
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The Indian Independence Act 1947 was passed by parliament of United Kingdom and was given royal assent on 18 July 1947. According to the provisions of this act, it was announced that British India will be given independence and divided into two countries India and Pakistan.
In which year the First Round Table Conference was held?
A) 1927
B) 1930
C) 1933
D) 1938
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A) 1927
B) 1930
C) 1933
D) 1938
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First Round Table Conference was opened on 12 Nov 1930 at London, to discuss the report of Simmon Commission. Many political leaders from India and representatives of princely states participated in this conference, but it was boycotted by Congress.
'Vande Mataram' was first sung during which session of Indian National Congress?
A) 1896
B) 1920
C) 1911
D) 1931
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A) 1896
B) 1920
C) 1911
D) 1931
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'Vande Matarm' was sung during the 1896 session of INC. This poem was written by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee and was accepted as national song of India in 1950.
Which of the following leaders is known as the "Iron Man of India"?
A) Baldev Singh
B) Bhagat Singh
C) Lal Bahadur Shastri
D) Vallabhbhai Patel
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A) Baldev Singh
B) Bhagat Singh
C) Lal Bahadur Shastri
D) Vallabhbhai Patel
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After independence, there were 562 self-governing states in India known as Princely States. These provinces were ruled by Kings or Nawabs and were not under the government of India.
Vallabhbhai Patel, who was deputy prime minister at that time, brought these states under the rule of government of India through the use of diplomacy and military force. This earned him the title of 'Iron Man of India'.
Who is considered as the main architect of the constitution of India?
A) Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar
B) Mahatma Gandhi
C) Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru
D) Sachidananda Sinha
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A) Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar
B) Mahatma Gandhi
C) Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru
D) Sachidananda Sinha
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Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar is considered as the main architect of the constitution of India. He is also referred to as Father of Indian Constitution. He was the 1st Minister of Law and Justice and also the chairman of the Constitution Drafting Committee.
Who was the first President of India and when did he bacame the President?
A) Mahatma Gandhi, 1947
B) Mahatma Gandhi, 1950
C) Rajendra Prasad, 1947
D) Rajendra Prasad, 1950
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A) Mahatma Gandhi, 1947
B) Mahatma Gandhi, 1950
C) Rajendra Prasad, 1947
D) Rajendra Prasad, 1950
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Correct answer is D. On 26 January 1950, India became a republic and called as Republic of India. The office of Governor-General of India was replaced by President of India as head of the state and Sh. Rajendra Prasad became the first President.
Which of the following Indian freedom fighters killed a british officer in Britain?
A) Bhagat Singh
B) Chandra Shekhar Azad
C) Udham Singh
D) Lala Har Dayal
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A) Bhagat Singh
B) Chandra Shekhar Azad
C) Udham Singh
D) Lala Har Dayal
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Udham Singh, a great Indian revolutionary, assassinated the former british officer Michael O'Dwyer in London. Michael O'Dwyer was the governor of Punjab and was responsible for Jallianwala Bagh Massacre.
Who was the first President of India and when did he bacame the President?
A) Mahatma Gandhi, 1947
B) Mahatma Gandhi, 1950
C) Rajendra Prasad, 1947
D) Rajendra Prasad, 1950
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A) Mahatma Gandhi, 1947
B) Mahatma Gandhi, 1950
C) Rajendra Prasad, 1947
D) Rajendra Prasad, 1950
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Correct answer is D. On 26 January 1950, India became a republic and called as Republic of India. The office of Governor-General of India was replaced by President of India as head of the state and Sh. Rajendra Prasad became the first President.
On Republic Day, How many gun salutes are accorded to the President of India?
A) 31
B) 21
C) 17
D) 11
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A) 31
B) 21
C) 17
D) 11
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On Republic Day, the President is given a 21-gun salute as the head of Republic of India. Note that only seven guns are used in the firing sequence, with each gun firing three rounds to complete the 21 gun salute.
During the first Republic Day celebrations in 1950, the President was given 31-gun salute.
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