Republic Day 2025 Quiz: How Well Do You Know R-Day? Test Your Knowledge

Last Updated:January 25, 2025, 18:27 IST

Republic Day 2025: Take the quiz to see how much you know about the nation’s transition to a republic.

India will celebrate 76th Republic Day on January 26, 2025, with a grand parade at Kartavya Path, New Delhi. (Image Credit: PTI)

Republic Day 2025: Republic Day is celebrated every year on January 26 to honour the adoption of the Indian Constitution in 1950, marking the nation’s transformation into a republic. This year, India is celebrating its 76th Republic Day on Sunday. The day is observed with immense pride as citizens come together to recognize the significance of the Constitution, making it both a national holiday and a moment of unity. The Republic Day Parade will take place at Kartavya Path in New Delhi, showcasing the country’s rich heritage and diversity.

Here are some interesting and educational Republic Day questions with answers to test your understanding ofIndia’shistory, culture, customs, and the significance of this momentous day as we prepare to celebrate the 76th Republic Day of India.

Republic Day 2025: Quiz With Answers

When is India’s Republic Day celebrated?

1. a) August 15
2. b) January 26
3. c) October 2
4. d) November 14

Answer: b) January 26

Who is known as the “Architect of the Indian Constitution”?

1. a) Jawaharlal Nehru
2. b) B.R. Ambedkar
3. c) Mahatma Gandhi
4. d) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

Answer: b) B.R. Ambedkar

In which year did India adopt its Constitution?

1. a) 1947
2. b) 1950
3. c) 1952
4. d) 1949

Answer: d) 1949

What is the theme for Republic Day 2025?

1. a) Unity in Diversity
2. b) Participative Governance
3. c) Sustainable Growth with Equality
4. d) Swarnim Bharat – Virasat aur Vikas

Answer: d) Swarnim Bharat – Virasat aur Vikas

The Preamble of the Indian Constitution begins with which words?

1. a)“We the People of India”
2. b)“India is a Republic”
3. c)“In the name of God”
4. d)“The Sovereign Nation of India”

Answer: a) “We the People of India”

Who hoists the national flag during Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi?

1. a) The Prime Minister
2. b) The President of India
3. c) The Chief Justice of India
4. d) The Vice President

Answer: b) The President of India

Which of the following is the national emblem of India?

1. a) Peacock
2. b) Banyan Tree
3. c) Lion Capital of Ashoka
4. d) Lotus

Answer: c) Lion Capital of Ashoka

The Indian Constitution has how many schedules?

1. a) 8
2. b) 10
3. c) 12
4. d) 14

Answer: c) 12

What is the duration of the Republic Day parade?

1. a) About 1 hour
2. b) About 90 minutes
3. c) About 2.5 hours
4. d) About 3 hours

Answer: c) About 2.5 hours

How many spokes does the Ashoka Chakra have?

1. a) 12
2. b) 18
3. c) 24
4. d) 36

Answer: c) 24

When was the Indian Constitution enforced?

1. a) January 26, 1947
2. b) January 26, 1950
3. c) January 26, 1949
4. d) August 15, 1950

Answer: b) January 26, 1950

Who was India’s President?

1. a) Dr. Rajendra Prasad
2. b) Jawaharlal Nehru
3. c) Sardar Patel
4. d) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar

Answer: a) Dr. Rajendra Prasad

Which was the first country to attendIndia’sRepublic Day as a guest of honour?

1. a) Indonesia
2. b) France
3. c) Bhutan
4. d) Russia

Answer: a) Indonesia

The Republic Day parade concludes at which historic site?

1. a) India Gate
2. b) Vijay Chowk
3. c) Red Fort
4. d) Rashtrapati Bhavan

Answer: a) India Gate

What does the saffron colour in the Indian flag represent?

1. a) Courage and Sacrifice
2. b) Peace and Truth
3. c) Growth and Prosperity
4. d) Justice and Equality

Answer: a) Courage and Sacrifice

Which organ of the government is responsible for implementing laws?

1. a) Legislature
2. b) Judiciary
3. c) Executive
4. d) None of the above

Answer: c) Executive

How many fundamental rights are enshrined in the Indian Constitution?

1. a) 6
2. b) 7
3. c) 8
4. d) 5

Answer: a) 6

How many articles were initially there in the Indian Constitution?

1. a) 395
2. b) 400
3. c) 420
4. d) 370

Answer: a) 395

Which part of the Constitution deals with the Directive Principles of State Policy?

1. a) Part III
2. b) Part IV
3. c) Part V
4. d) Part VII

Answer: b) Part IV

What is the national motto of India?

1. a) Satyameva Jayate
2. b) Jai Hind
3. c) Vande Mataram
4. d) Bharat Mata Ki Jai

Answer: a) Satyameva Jayate

What does the blue colour in the Ashoka Chakra signify?

1. a) Energy
2. b) Power
3. c) Sky and Ocean
4. d) None of the above

Answer: c) Sky and Ocean

The idea of a republic was borrowed from which country?

1. a) USA
2. b) France
3. c) Ireland
4. d) UK

Answer: b) France

Which famous song is played at the end of the Republic Day parade?

1. a) Jana Gana Mana
2. b) Sare Jahan Se Achha
3. c) Ae Mere Watan Ke Logon
4. d) Abide With Me

Answer: d) Abide With Me

Which Republic Day parade witnessed women officers leading contingents for the first time?

1. a) 2015
2. b) 2016
3. c) 2019
4. d) 2020

Answer: c) 2019

Who was the chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Constitution?

1. a) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar
2. b) Dr. Rajendra Prasad
3. c) Jawaharlal Nehru
4. d) Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel

Answer: a) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar

Which Indian state/UT performed its tableau for the first time on Republic Day 2021?

1. a) Ladakh
2. b) Sikkim
3. c) Goa
4. d) Telangana

Answer: a) Ladakh

The Constitution of India declares India as a ___?

1. a) Sovereign Socialist Secular Democratic Republic
2. b) Socialist Democratic Republic
3. c) Federal Republic
4. d) None of the above

Answer: a) Sovereign Socialist Secular Democratic Republic

The national anthem “Jana Gana Mana” was originally composed in which language?

1. a) Hindi
2. b) Bengali
3. c) Tamil
4. d) Sanskrit

Answer: b) Bengali

The President’s Bodyguard Regiment was established in which year?

1. a) 1773
2. b) 1776
3. c) 1779
4. d) 1781

Answer: b) 1776

Who is the Chief Guest for Republic Day 2025?

1. a) Prabowo Subianto
2. b) Donald Trump
3. c) Emmanuel Macron
4. d) Shinzo Abe

Answer: a) Prabowo Subianto