Question 28
MediumOriginal questionWhich Republic Day did India celebrate on 26 January 2026?
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CorrectNot quiteAnswer B
Correct answer: B
Explanation
The first Republic Day was 26 January 1950, so 2026 is the 77th.
Count 1950 as the first: 2026 − 1950 + 1 = 77.
Worth noting
Anniversaries and editions differ by one. 2026 is 76 years after 1950, but the 77th celebration.
- Concept
- Numbering Republic Days
- Typical timeTypical
- 50 s
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