Republic Day Of India Quiz: Trivia Facts!

The blue wheel in the Indian national flag represents the wheel of law of justice. This symbolizes the importance of justice and the rule of law in the country. It signifies the commitment of the Indian government to uphold justice and ensure a fair and equitable society for its citizens. The wheel also represents the concept of Dharma, which is the moral and ethical duty in Hinduism, and emphasizes the importance of righteousness and justice in Indian society.

India remained a Dominion of the Crown until 26 January 1950. This date marks the adoption of the Constitution of India and the country's transition from a Dominion to a Republic. Prior to this, India was under British colonial rule and was governed as a Dominion, with the British monarch as the head of state. The adoption of the constitution on 26 January 1950 established India as a sovereign democratic republic, with its own president as the head of state.

From 1947 to 2011, India had a total of 12 Presidents.

Mithuna is the Indian zodiac sign that corresponds to Gemini in the Western zodiac. In both systems, Gemini/Mithuna is represented by the symbol of twins, indicating duality and versatility. People born under this sign are often known for their quick thinking, adaptability, and communication skills.

The correct answer is 5. The first stanza of Tagore's 'Jana Gana Mana' is the one that has been selected as India's national anthem. This implies that there are more stanzas in the original song.

The correct answer is 1911 December 27 at Calcutta session of Indian National Congress.

Reita Faria is the correct answer because she is the only former beauty queen from the given options who lives in Dublin, Ireland.

In the 2012 London Olympics, wrestler Sushil Kumar lost the gold medal match to an opponent from Japan.

ISRO, the Indian Space Research Organisation, was formed in 1969 and superseded the Indian National Committee for Space Research.

Mahatma Gandhi was arrested for sedition for the first time in Ahmedabad. This city, located in the western state of Gujarat in India, holds significance in Gandhi's life as it was here that he began his major campaigns of nonviolent civil disobedience against the British rule. The arrest took place in 1922 during the Non-Cooperation Movement, which aimed to resist British authority through peaceful means. Gandhi's arrest in Ahmedabad marked a turning point in the Indian independence movement and further solidified his position as a leader in the fight against British colonialism.

The Indian Constitution permits the Attorney General to take part in the proceedings of Parliament. The Attorney General is the highest law officer in the country and serves as the legal advisor to the government. They have the right to speak and take part in the proceedings of both the Lok Sabha (Lower House) and the Rajya Sabha (Upper House) of Parliament. This allows them to provide legal opinions, advice, and expertise on matters of law during parliamentary debates and discussions.

The harmonium was banned on All India Radio for 40 years due to multiple reasons. Firstly, it was believed to sound 'besura', which means out of tune. Secondly, it was of foreign origin, which may have been seen as a threat to promoting Indian classical music. Lastly, both Rabindranath Tagore and Jawaharlal Nehru, influential figures in Indian culture and politics, were known to dislike the harmonium. These reasons combined led to the ban of the harmonium on All India Radio for four decades.