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Q: When did an Indian Chief Minister hoist the national flag on Independence Day for the first time
  • A. 15 August, 1950
  • B. 15 August, 1947
  • C. 15 August, 1974
  • D. 15 August, 1977
Correct Answer: Option C - Karuna Nidhi was the first Chief Minister to hoist the National flag on 15 August 1974. Prior to this only Governors hoisted the national flag on Republic Day and Independence Day. Karuna Nidhi wrote to the PM Indira Gandhi demanded Governors and CMs hoist the flag on Republic day and Independence Day respectively which was accepted later.
C. Karuna Nidhi was the first Chief Minister to hoist the National flag on 15 August 1974. Prior to this only Governors hoisted the national flag on Republic Day and Independence Day. Karuna Nidhi wrote to the PM Indira Gandhi demanded Governors and CMs hoist the flag on Republic day and Independence Day respectively which was accepted later.

Explanations:

Karuna Nidhi was the first Chief Minister to hoist the National flag on 15 August 1974. Prior to this only Governors hoisted the national flag on Republic Day and Independence Day. Karuna Nidhi wrote to the PM Indira Gandhi demanded Governors and CMs hoist the flag on Republic day and Independence Day respectively which was accepted later.