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Q: What was 26th January called in India before 1947 ?
  • A. Martyr's Day
  • B. Independence Day
  • C. Republic Day
  • D. Constitution Day
Correct Answer: Option B - 26th January was called Independence day in India before 1947. 26th January was chosen as the date for Republic Day because it was on this day in 1929, the Declaration of Indian Independence (Purna Swaraj) was proclaimed by the Indian National Congress in lieu of the Realm status as a Dominion later instated by the departing British Regime.
B. 26th January was called Independence day in India before 1947. 26th January was chosen as the date for Republic Day because it was on this day in 1929, the Declaration of Indian Independence (Purna Swaraj) was proclaimed by the Indian National Congress in lieu of the Realm status as a Dominion later instated by the departing British Regime.

Explanations:

26th January was called Independence day in India before 1947. 26th January was chosen as the date for Republic Day because it was on this day in 1929, the Declaration of Indian Independence (Purna Swaraj) was proclaimed by the Indian National Congress in lieu of the Realm status as a Dominion later instated by the departing British Regime.