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- 4. In which year did the Constitution of India come into effect (12)
- 5. What are the cultural displays representing each state during Republic Day celebrations (8)
- 8. How many spokes are there in the Ashok Chakra (10)
- 11. What is India’s national motto in Hindi meaning “Truth Alone Triumphs” (15)
- 12. What are the organised military and cultural groups that take part in Republic Day celebrations (11)
- 14. What is one of the values symbolised by the white colour in the Indian flag (5)
- 16. Who was the first Chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Indian Constitution (8)
- 17. What is the tricolour national flag of India called in Hindi (7)
- 18. Which ceremonial road in New Delhi hosts the main Republic Day celebrations (7)
- 19. What form of governance did India become on 26 January (8)
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- 1. What is the national anthem of India sung during Republic Day celebrations (12)
- 2. What is the supreme legal framework that came into force on 26 January 1950 (12)
- 3. Who was India’s first President and a key figure in shaping its early democracy (14)
- 6. Who is the head of the country that takes the salute on Republic Day (9)
- 7. What is the collective term for the Indian Army, Navy and Air Force (7)
- 9. What is the aerial display by the Indian Air Force during Republic Day (7)
- 10. Which ceremony marks the grand conclusion of Republic Day celebrations (14)
- 13. What is the official ceremonial march held on Republic Day (6)
- 15. What is the English term for the special guest invited for Republic Day celebrations (10)
- 16. What is the symbol of law and righteousness shown at the centre of the Indian flag (11)