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- 15 August
- 2 October
- 26 January
- 14 November
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Correct answer: C. 26 January
The Constitution of India came into force on 26 January 1950, so that day is Republic Day.
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On which date do we celebrate Republic Day in India?Read the answer and worked solution →On which date did India become free from British rule in 1947?Read the answer and worked solution →Who became the first President of India when the Constitution started working?Read the answer and worked solution →Who gives the Address to the Nation on the eve of Independence Day?Read the answer and worked solution →15 August and 26 January are national holidays. Which day is the third one?Read the answer and worked solution →In 1930, what did the Indian National Congress declare on 26 January?Read the answer and worked solution →On which date was the Constitution adopted by the Constituent Assembly?Read the answer and worked solution →The Constitution was adopted on 26 November 1949 and began on 26 January 1950. How many months passed?Read the answer and worked solution →India became free in 1947 and became a republic in 1950. How many years apart?Read the answer and worked solution →The main Republic Day parade in New Delhi is held on which path?Read the answer and worked solution →Who takes the salute at the Republic Day parade?Read the answer and worked solution →Which force flies planes over the Republic Day parade in the flypast?Read the answer and worked solution →On which date is the Beating Retreat ceremony held to end Republic Day events?Read the answer and worked solution →At which place in New Delhi is the Beating Retreat ceremony performed?Read the answer and worked solution →Bands of how many wings of the armed forces play at the Beating Retreat?Read the answer and worked solution →Who is invited as the chief guest at Republic Day each year?Read the answer and worked solution →Which Padma award is the fourth highest civilian honour?Read the answer and worked solution →Padma Bhushan is the ___ highest civilian honour of India.Read the answer and worked solution →In which year were the Padma awards started?Read the answer and worked solution →In which year was the Indian National Congress formed?Read the answer and worked solution →Which national TV channel broadcasts the Independence Day event from the Red Fort?Read the answer and worked solution →In Delhi, which fun activity is part of Independence Day?Read the answer and worked solution →India became free in August 1947. How many years will have passed by August 2047?Read the answer and worked solution →Who led the non-violent freedom movement along with the Indian National Congress?Read the answer and worked solution →In which country were the ancient Olympic Games held?Read the answer and worked solution →The ancient Olympic Games were held after every how many years?Read the answer and worked solution →What was the only official prize for a winner in the ancient Olympics?Read the answer and worked solution →Who founded the International Olympic Committee in 1894?Read the answer and worked solution →The IOC began in 1894 and the first modern Games came in 1896. How many years later?Read the answer and worked solution →How many events were there at the 1896 Olympic Games?Read the answer and worked solution →
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On which date did India become free from British rule in 1947?
- 26 January
- 2 October
- 15 August
- 26 November
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Correct answer: C. 15 August
India gained freedom from the United Kingdom on 15 August 1947.
Who became the first President of India when the Constitution started working?
- Mahatma Gandhi
- Jawaharlal Nehru
- Rajendra Prasad
- Sardar Patel
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Correct answer: C. Rajendra Prasad
Rajendra Prasad became the first President when the Constitution came into force in 1950.
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