Question

In which of the following years was the first Republic Day of India celebrated?

• A. 1948
• B. 1947
• C. 1949
• D. 1950

Answer 1

Answer:

D. 1950

• The first Republic Day of India was celebrated on January 26, 1950, marking the adoption of the Indian Constitution.

• The constitution was adopted by the Constituent Assembly of India on 26 November 1949 and came into effect on 26 January 1950.

• The date was chosen because the Indian National Congress had proclaimed Purna Swaraj (complete independence) on that date in 1930.