Republic Day Quiz
In the year 2022, we are celebrating 73rd Republic Day of India. As part of the 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.
This is part 2 of the Republic Day Quiz. Let us start this quiz with questions and answers related to Republic Day of India.
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On the occassion of Republic Day, flag hoisting ceremony is held at which place?
A) Red Fort
B) Rashtrapati Bhawan
C) Rajpath
D) India Gate
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A) Red Fort
B) Rashtrapati Bhawan
C) Rajpath
D) India Gate
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The national flag is unfurled by the President of India from the main dais at Rajpath. The Republic Day Parade is held along the Rajpath, from India Gate to Rashtrapati Bhawan.
On the Independence Day, the Indian flag is hoisted by the PM from the historical Red Fort.
On the Independence Day, the Indian flag is hoisted by the PM from the historical Red Fort.
When was the declaration of Purna Swaraj released?
A) 12 March 1930
B) 26 January 1930
C) 13 April 1919
D) 28 September 1907
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A) 12 March 1930
B) 26 January 1930
C) 13 April 1919
D) 28 September 1907
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The declaration of the Purna Swaraj was issued on 26 January 1930 by Indian National Congress. According to this declaration, INC resolved and asked the fellow Indians to fight for complete independence from British rule.
To commemorate this day, the date of 26 January 1950 was choosen to declare India as a republic nation "Republic of India" and announce the new constitution of India.
The independent legislative assemblies in all provinces of British India were established by which act?
A) Indian Council Act, 1892
B) Rowlett Act
C) Mont-Ford Reforms
D) Government of India Act 1935
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A) Indian Council Act, 1892
B) Rowlett Act
C) Mont-Ford Reforms
D) Government of India Act 1935
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Government of India Act 1935 was passed by parliament of UK. It provided the authority and rules to establish independent assemblies in all provinces.
The first nationawide elections for these legislative assemblies were held in 1937.
What does the three colours of national flag represent?
A) Justice, Selflessness, Agriculture
B) Religion, Peace, Trees
C) Sacrifice, Peace and Prosperity
D) None of these
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A) Justice, Selflessness, Agriculture
B) Religion, Peace, Trees
C) Sacrifice, Peace and Prosperity
D) None of these
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Our national flag consists of stripes of three colours - Saffron, White and Green from top to bottom. These three colours represent - Sacrifice (Saffron), Peace (White) and Prosperity (Green).
Which Indian city is known as City of Prime Ministers?
A) Varanasi
B) Allahabad
C) Ahmedabad
D) Bhopal
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A) Varanasi
B) Allahabad
C) Ahmedabad
D) Bhopal
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Allahabad is known as City of Prime Ministers because 7 PMs of India (Jawaharlal Nehru, Lal Bahadur Shastri, Indira Gandhi, Rajiv Gandhi, Gulzarilal Nanda, V.P. Singh and Chandra Shekhar) have connections with this city.
Which of the following revolutionaries threw bombs at Central Legislative Assembly in Delhi?
A) Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and Sukhdev
B) Bhagat Singh and Batukeshwar Dutt
C) Kishori Lal, Jai Gopal and Bhagat Singh
D) Chandra Shekhar Azad and Jai Gopal
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A) Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and Sukhdev
B) Bhagat Singh and Batukeshwar Dutt
C) Kishori Lal, Jai Gopal and Bhagat Singh
D) Chandra Shekhar Azad and Jai Gopal
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Bhagat Singh and Batukeshwar Dutt were involved in the bombing of Central Legislative Assembly on 8 April 1929. The bombs were thrown at the empty benches to ensure that there were no casualities. The purpose of the bombing was to protest against the introduction of new bills against the trade unionism and revolutionary activities.
How much time was taken by the Constituent Assembly to frame the constitution of India?
A) 1 year 10 months & 18 days
B) 2 years 3 months & 11 days
C) 2 years 5 months & 11 days
D) 2 years 11 months & 18 days
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A) 1 year 10 months & 18 days
B) 2 years 3 months & 11 days
C) 2 years 5 months & 11 days
D) 2 years 11 months & 18 days
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The constituent assembly took 2 years 11 months & 18 days to frame the new constitution of India. The first session of Constituent Assembly started on 9th December 1946 and the constitution was adpoted on 26th November 1949.
After independence, who was the first Governor-General of India?
A) Rajendra Prasad
B) Lord Mountbatten
C) Lord Dalhousie
D) C. Rajagopalachari
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A) Rajendra Prasad
B) Lord Mountbatten
C) Lord Dalhousie
D) C. Rajagopalachari
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After independence, the title of Viceroy of India was abandoned but the office of the Governor-General continued to exist, as a representative of the crown (George VI as King of India). Lord Mountbatten was the first Governor-General of independent India.
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