Posted by As India gets ready to celebrate Republic Day, why don’t you show your knowledge with these Republic Day quiz questions? India’s Republic Day celebrates the adoption of the Indian Constitution on January 26, 1950. It marks a key moment in the country’s history. In this article, you are going to learn about India’s Republic Day through these quiz questions.
India Republic Day Quiz Questions With Answers
Q.1: What is the theme of Republic Day 2025?
Answer: The Ministry of Defense announced that the theme for Republic Day 2025 tableaux is “Swarnim Bharat: Virasat aur Vikas” (Golden India: Heritage and Development).
Q.2: Who is the chief guest of Republic Day 2025?
Answer: Indonesia’s President Prabowo Subianto
Q.3: When was the first Republic Day celebrated?
Answer: The first Republic Day was celebrated on January 26, 1950.
Q.4: Who designed the national flag of India?
Answer: Pingali Venkayya
Q.5: How many horses pull the President of India’s carriage during the Republic Day parade?
Answer: 6 (It symbolizes the President’s power and authority)
Important Facts
1. India is celebrating its 76th Republic Day on 26th January 2025.
2. The first Republic Day was celebrated three years after we got
Independence on January 26, 1950.
3. Dr. Rajendra Prasad was the first person to take the Oath of Presidentship.
Q.6: On 26th Jan 1950, the Indian Constitution replaced which of the following acts?
Answer: Government of India Act 1935
Q.7: First Republic Day was celebrated in which place?
Answer: Irwin Amphitheater, now known as the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, in Delhi.
Q.8: Who wrote the flag song of India?
Answer: Shyamlal Gupta
Q.9: How much distance does the Republic Day parade cover?
Answer: 9 km
Q.10: National Flag Day is celebrated on which day?
Answer: 22nd July
Important Facts
1. The national flag was adopted by the constituent assembly on 22nd July 1947.
2. Before the main event, parade groups cover 12 km during rehearsals. On Republic Day, the distance is shortened to 9 kilometers.
3. ‘Vijayi Vishwa Tiranga Pyara, Jhanda Uncha Rahe Hamara’- the song known nationwide as Jhanda Geet or flag song is written by Shyamlal Gupta.
Q.11: What is the name of the 21-gun salute fired during the Republic Day parade?
Answer: Ekees Topo Ki Salami (21-gun salute)
Q.12: What is the significance of the 21-gun salute?
Answer: The 21-gun salute is a military honor that symbolizes national pride and sovereignty.
Q.13: The Beating Retreat Ceremony takes place on which date?
Answer: 29 January (It marks the end of the Republic Day celebrations)
Q.14: What did the Param Vir Chakra replace when India became a republic?
Answer: Victoria Cross.
Q.15: Who unfurls the national flag on Republic Day?
Answer: the President of India
Important Facts
1. The Param Vir Chakra is India’s highest military decoration.
2. The medal of the Param Vir Chakra was designed by Savitri Khanolkar.
Q.16: Who was the first President of India to hoist the national flag on Republic Day?
Answer: Dr. Rajendra Prasad
Q.17: Which document came into effect on India’s first Republic Day?
Answer: The Constitution of India
Q.18: Who served as the first Chief Guest at India’s Republic Day parade in 1950?
Answer: President Sukarno of Indonesia
Q.19: Who is known as the “Father of the Indian Constitution”?
Answer: Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
Q.20: How long did it take to complete the writing of the Indian Constitution?
Answer: 2 years, 11 months, and 18 days.
Did you know?
1. The Indian Constitution was actually signed on January 24, 1950, but it was deliberately made effective on January 26 to honor the declaration of Purna Swaraj in 1930.
Q.21: Where does the main Republic Day parade take place in New Delhi?
Answer: Kartavya Path (formerly known as Rajpath)
Q.22: Which award is presented to children for exceptional achievements on Republic Day?
Answer: Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar
Q.23: How many members were in the Constituent Assembly that drafted India’s Constitution?
Answer: 299
Q.24: What is the theme song played during the Republic Day parade?
Answer: “Saare Jahan Se Accha.”
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Q.25: What is the significance of the tableaux in the Republic Day parade?
Answer: They showcase India’s cultural and social heritage.
Did you know?
Prem Behari Narain Raizada wrote the entire Constitution by hand in italics using a fountain pen and didn’t charge any fee for this work.
Republic Day Quiz 2025: Test your Republic Day knowledge
As we celebrate India’s 76th Republic Day, let’s test your general knowledge about this beautiful day. This general knowledge quiz about Republic Day will take you on a journey through India’s history, culture, and modern-day celebrations.
Results
#1. When did India celebrate its first Republic Day?
#2. How many chapters were there in the original Constitution of India?
#3. The handwritten Constitution of India was penned by:
#4. How many members were in the Constituent Assembly that drafted India’s Constitution?
#5. The Beating Retreat ceremony is held on:
#6. The first Republic Day parade was held at:
#7. Which of these awards is NOT presented on Republic Day?
#8. The original Constitution of India was written in:
#9. Who composed the tune of India’s National Anthem for the Republic Day parade?
#10. The “21 Gun Salute” presented to the President during Republic Day is performed by:
#11. Which animal contingent traditionally concludes the Republic Day parade?
#12. The first Chief Guest at India’s Republic Day parade was from:
#13. How long did it take to write the Constitution of India?
#14. Who unfurls the national flag at Kartavya Path on Republic Day?
#15. The Indian Constitution was adopted on:
#16. Which motorcycle unit performs stunts during the parade?
#17. The Indian Constitution originally had how many articles?
#18. The Ashoka Chakra in the Indian flag has how many spokes?
#19. The parade starts from:
#20. The duration of the main Republic Day parade is approximately:
#21. The Constitution came into effect on January 26 to coincide with:
#22. Which of these songs is traditionally played during the Beating Retreat ceremony?
#23. The original Constitution of India was preserved in:
Conclusion
Great job, everyone! We hope you had fun learning about our special Republic Day through this quiz. Remember, Republic Day is like our country’s birthday as a republic—the day India got its own special rulebook called the Constitution. Just like we follow rules in school and at home, our country follows the rules written in our Constitution to make sure everyone is treated fairly and equally. Keep learning about our wonderful country, and don’t forget to watch the colorful parade on TV this Republic Day! See you next time, young patriots!