Consitution
National Symbols
Republic Day History
Sankranti Special
Pongal Points
100
This is the date the Constitution of India came into effect.
What is January 26, 1950?
100
This is the national animal of India.
What is the Tiger
100
Republic Day is celebrated on this date every year.
What is January 26?
100
What is 'Pongal' stand for in Tamil other than being a sweet dish made on this festive occasion ?
To Boil.
100
Pongal primarily celebrates success in this occupation..
What is farming (agriculture)?
200
The chairman of the Drafting Committee of the Indian Constitution.
Who is Dr. B.R. Ambedkar?
200
The national emblem of India features this animal from the Lion Capital of Ashoka.
What is a Lion?
200
The year India celebrated its first Republic Day.
What is 1950?
200
The traditional design hand-drawn at the entrance of houses with lime powder is known as
Kolam
(Muggu/Rangoli can also work)
200
Pongal is celebrated over this many days.
What is four days?
300
The original handwritten Constitution is preserved in this place.
What is the Parliament Library?
300
The national song of India, which is distinct from the national anthem.
What is Vande Mataram?
300
The historic event that marked India’s transition to a republic was held in this year.
What is 1949?
300
Which is the most famous Mela of Makar Sankranti?
Kumbh Mela
300
This symbolic act on Bhogi Pongal represents letting go of the old and welcoming the new.
What is burning old belongings in the Bhogi fire?
400
The number of articles in the original Indian Constitution.
What is 395?
400
The national flower of India, symbolizing purity.
What is the Lotus?
400
This city hosts the grand Republic Day parade.
What is New Delhi?
400
Ariselu or Adarasam
400
People shout this phrase when the Pongal dish boils over.
What is “Pongalo Pongal”?
500
This country’s Constitution inspired the idea of Fundamental Rights in India.
What is the United States of America?
500
This river is considered the national river of India.
What is the Ganges (Ganga)?
500
This was the first country invited as the Chief Guest for Republic Day celebrations.
What is Indonesia?
500
Bhogi is another name for which God/ess?
Indra Deva
500
Sankranti/ Pongal’s timing is based on this type of calendar rather than the lunar calendar.
What is the solar calendar?