Afsoos! To quote the popular host of KBC. The on-the-spot quiz we subjected six hapless souls to on the eve of Republic Day -- proved a crash course in civics (for us included!). The bravehearts who agreed to have their photographs taken, and to stand by their answers (not to forget, country!)

The Answers

In which year was India declared a Republic?
1950

Who was the President (of India) at the time?
Dr Rajendra Prasad

Why do we celebrate Republic Day?
The Constitution of India replaced the Government of India Act 1935


Vaibhav Jankar,17, Student

In which year was India declared a Republic?
1945

Who was the President (of India) at the time?
Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru

Why do we celebrate Republic Day?
No idea.


Kosha Vora, 23,Lawyer

In which year was India declared a Republic?
Umm... it was 1949 or 1950

Who was the President (of India) at the time?
I know... Okay, I give up!

Why do we celebrate Republic Day?
Our constitution came into force.


Samir Jathar ,28,Network engineer

In which year was India declared a Republic?
1946

Who was the President (of India) at the time?
Dr Rajendra Prasad

Why do we celebrate Republic Day?
We got total independence on this day.



Meenakshi Shelar, 40,Housemaid

In which year was India declared a Republic?
No idea

Who was the President (of India) at the time?
I learnt all this in school, I don't remember.

Why do we celebrate Republic Day?
We got independence.

Clifford Mascarenhas, 40, Works with a shipping firm

In which year was India declared a Republic?
1950

Who was the President (of India) at the time?
Dr Rajendra Prasad

Why do we celebrate Republic Day?
The constitution was adopted on this day.

Shaily Patel, 23, Corporate sales executive

In which year was India declared a Republic?
1947

Who was the President (of India) at the time?
Mohammad Ali Jinnah

Why do we celebrate Republic Day?
The constitution was formed on this day.

17%
Got the first question right
33%
Got the second question right
50%
Got the third question right

Only one person answered all three questions correctly (Congratulations Clifford Mascarenhas! We don't have a crore, but would a hug suffice?)