Multiple choice general knowledge history

Why was 26 january date choosen for Republic Day?

  1. It was decided with no reasons

  2. As it was the day first decided for independence which was not executed

  3. As british army left inida on this day

  4. As Mahatama Gandhi said so
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B Correct answer
Explanation

26 January 1930 was the day the Indian National Congress declared Purna Swaraj (complete independence) from British rule. When India became a Republic in 1950, this date was chosen to honor that historic declaration. The Constitution of India came into force on 26 January 1950, marking the transition from a Dominion to a Republic.

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