Republic Day Quiz
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This republic day quiz is a quick, fair test of how well you know the story behind 26 January - from the Purna Swaraj pledge of 1930 to the Constitution coming into force in 1950. The quiz on Republic Day covers the people who shaped the Constitution, the traditions of the parade and Beating Retreat, and a few landmark dates that even history buffs mix up.
The 15 Republic Day quiz questions climb from easy warm-ups to real stumpers, so they suit school students, college groups, office teams and families. Teachers and organisers often use it for a Republic Day quiz competition: play it on a projector, or read the questions out and use the explanations to add context. The complete set of Republic Day quiz questions and answers in English is in the answer key further down the page.
One fact many people get wrong: the Constitution was adopted on 26 November 1949 (now Constitution Day), but it came into force only on 26 January 1950. The two-month wait was deliberate, so that India could become a republic on the anniversary of the Purna Swaraj declaration. After this, try our Independence Day quiz or Indian Polity quiz to keep going.
Republic Day questions with answers
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On which date is Republic Day celebrated in India?
Photo: Lawrence Jackson, The White House from Washington, DC, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons - 15 August
- 26 January
- 2 October
- 26 November
Answer: 26 January. India celebrates Republic Day every year on 26 January. 15 August is Independence Day and 2 October is Gandhi Jayanti.
Republic Day marks the day in 1950 when what came into effect?
- The Constitution of India
- The Indian Independence Act
- The first general election
- The national anthem
Answer: The Constitution of India. The Constitution of India came into force on 26 January 1950, making India a sovereign democratic republic.
26 January was chosen because on that date in 1930 the Indian National Congress proclaimed what?
- Quit India
- Non-Cooperation
- Purna Swaraj (complete independence)
- Swadeshi
Answer: Purna Swaraj (complete independence). Following the Lahore session of 1929, Congress declared 26 January 1930 as Purna Swaraj Day. The date was honoured when the Constitution came into force.
Who was the first President of the Republic of India?
- Jawaharlal Nehru
- Sardar Patel
- Dr S. Radhakrishnan
- Dr Rajendra Prasad
Answer: Dr Rajendra Prasad. Dr Rajendra Prasad, who had chaired the Constituent Assembly, took office as the first President on 26 January 1950.
Who unfurls the national flag at the main Republic Day ceremony in New Delhi?
- The Prime Minister
- The President
- The Chief Justice
- The Vice-President
Answer: The President. The President unfurls the flag and takes the salute on Republic Day. On Independence Day, the Prime Minister hoists the flag at the Red Fort.
The Republic Day parade moves along Kartavya Path in New Delhi. What was this avenue called until 2022?
Photo: Pinakpani, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons - Rajpath
- Janpath
- Akbar Road
- Lodhi Road
Answer: Rajpath. Rajpath was redeveloped under the Central Vista project and renamed Kartavya Path in September 2022.
Who chaired the Drafting Committee of the Constitution of India?
- Jawaharlal Nehru
- Dr Rajendra Prasad
- Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
- Dr B. R. Ambedkar
Answer: Dr B. R. Ambedkar. Dr B. R. Ambedkar chaired the Drafting Committee and is often called the chief architect of the Constitution.
The Constituent Assembly adopted the Constitution on which date, now marked every year as Constitution Day?
Photo: This image was produced by me, David Castor (user:dcastor). The pictures I submi, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons - 26 November 1949
- 15 August 1947
- 26 January 1950
- 9 December 1946
Answer: 26 November 1949. The Constitution was adopted on 26 November 1949 but came into force two months later, on 26 January 1950.
Who was the chief guest at India's first Republic Day celebrations in 1950?
Photo: Homai Vyarawalla, CC0, via Wikimedia Commons - Gamal Abdel Nasser of Egypt
- Josip Broz Tito of Yugoslavia
- Sukarno of Indonesia
- Queen Elizabeth II
Answer: Sukarno of Indonesia. President Sukarno of Indonesia was the first Republic Day chief guest, beginning India's tradition of inviting a foreign leader every year.
The Beating Retreat ceremony at Vijay Chowk, which formally ends the Republic Day celebrations, is held on which date?
- 27 January
- 28 January
- 29 January
- 30 January
Answer: 29 January. Beating Retreat is held on the evening of 29 January, with massed bands of the armed forces playing near Rashtrapati Bhavan.
How long did the Constituent Assembly take to frame the Constitution of India?
- 1 year, 6 months and 10 days
- 2 years, 11 months and 18 days
- 3 years, 2 months and 5 days
- 4 years exactly
Answer: 2 years, 11 months and 18 days. From its first sitting on 9 December 1946 to adopting the final text on 26 November 1949, the Assembly took 2 years, 11 months and 18 days (counting both days).
On which date did the Constituent Assembly adopt Jana Gana Mana as India's national anthem?
- 24 January 1950
- 26 January 1950
- 15 August 1947
- 26 November 1949
Answer: 24 January 1950. The Constituent Assembly adopted Jana Gana Mana as the national anthem on 24 January 1950, just two days before India became a republic.
Who was the last Governor-General of India, whose office ended when India became a republic?
- Lord Mountbatten
- C. Rajagopalachari
- Lord Wavell
- V. K. Krishna Menon
Answer: C. Rajagopalachari. C. Rajagopalachari (Rajaji) was the last Governor-General, and the only Indian to hold the post. The post was abolished on 26 January 1950.
The original Constitution was handwritten by calligrapher Prem Behari Narain Raizada. Which famous Santiniketan artist helped decorate its pages?
- Raja Ravi Varma
- M. F. Husain
- Amrita Sher-Gil
- Nandalal Bose
Answer: Nandalal Bose. Nandalal Bose and artists from Santiniketan illustrated the original Constitution, which is preserved at the Parliament library.
The words "socialist" and "secular" were added to the Preamble by which constitutional amendment in 1976?
- 1st Amendment
- 24th Amendment
- 42nd Amendment
- 44th Amendment
Answer: 42nd Amendment. The 42nd Amendment of 1976 added "socialist", "secular" and "integrity" to the Preamble.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I find Republic Day questions with answers?
Here on this page. Play the quiz for your score, then open the answer key below to see every question, the right answer and a short explanation. It is a ready-made Republic Day quiz with answers for school assemblies and competitions.
How many questions are in this Republic Day quiz?
There are 15 questions, arranged from easy to hard. They cover the Constitution, key dates, the first President and chief guest, the parade, Beating Retreat and the Preamble.
Can I play the Republic Day quiz online for free without signing up?
Yes. The quiz is completely free with no sign-up or app download. You see your score instantly at the end and can share it with friends or classmates.
Why is Republic Day celebrated on 26 January and not 26 November?
The Constitution was adopted on 26 November 1949, but leaders chose 26 January 1950 for it to come into force. That date honoured 26 January 1930, when the Indian National Congress declared Purna Swaraj, or complete independence.