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The President of which country attended the first Republic Day celebrations of India as its chief guest?
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The President of which country attended the first Republic Day celebrations of India as its chief guest?

A.

Bhutan

B.

Indonesia

C.

China

D.

Japan

Correct option is B


The correct answer is (b) Indonesia.
President Sukarno of Indonesia was the first chief guest at India's Republic Day celebrations in 1950.
 The Republic Day of India, celebrated on January 26th, marks the date on which the Constitution of India came into effect in 1950, making India a republic.
 The practice of inviting a chief guest from another country to attend the Republic Day parade started from the very first Republic Day and continues to this day, symbolizing India's diplomatic relations with other nations.
Information Booster:
Bhutan:
Capital: Thimphu
Currency: Bhutanese Ngultrum (BTN)
Republic Day Facts: Bhutan does not celebrate Republic Day. Instead, it celebrates National Day on December 17th, marking the day when Ugyen Wangchuck was crowned the first King of Bhutan in 1907.
Indonesia:
Capital: Jakarta
Currency: Indonesian Rupiah (IDR)
Republic Day Facts: Indonesia celebrates its Independence Day on August 17th, commemorating its proclamation of independence from Dutch colonial rule in 1945.
China:
Capital: Beijing
Currency: Chinese Yuan (CNY)
Republic Day Facts: China celebrates its National Day on October 1st, marking the founding of the People's Republic of China in 1949.
Japan:
Capital: Tokyo
Currency: Japanese Yen (JPY)
Republic Day Facts: Japan does not celebrate a Republic Day as it is a constitutional monarchy. However, it celebrates National Foundation Day on February 11th, which commemorates the founding of the nation and the ascension of its first emperor, Emperor Jimmu, in 660 BC.

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