'Beating the Retreat' officially denotes the end of which National Festival of India?

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (D) Republic Day.

The Beating the Retreat ceremony marks the end of Republic Day celebrations in India. It is held on the evening of January 29, three days after Republic Day. 

Explanation

• The ceremony is a military event that takes place at Vijay Chowk in Delhi. 
• It is organized by the Ministry of Defence. 
• The ceremony features bands from the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force, as well as pipe bands from the Army. 
• The ceremony includes performances by the Army Symphony Orchestra and the Traditional Ensemble. 
• The ceremony ends with the lowering of the national flag and the playing of the National Anthem. 

The Beating the Retreat ceremonywas first held in India in the 1950s. It was conceived to honour the visit of British Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip to India after independence.

Additional information:

• Independence Day in India is a national holiday celebrated annually on August 15. It marks the day in 1947 when India gained independence from British rule. 
• Gandhi Jayanti is a national holiday in India that honors the birth of Mahatma Gandhi. It is celebrated every year on October 2. 
• Constitution Day, also known as Samvidhan Divas, is celebrated in India on November 26th each year. It commemorates the adoption of the Constitution of India in 1949. The Constitution came into effect on January 26, 1950.