General knowledge questions and answers

Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar is famously known as 'The Father of indian Constitution' because of the pivotal role he played in the drafting of the constitution.

The Governor of a state hoists the Indian flag on Republic Day in state capitals and the Chief Ministers of the states hold the same honour on the Independence Day.

The President of India who is the Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Armed Forces takes the salute of the parading contingents on the Republic Day celebrations at Rajpath in New Delhi.

When India became a republic in 1950, Dr. Rajendra Prasad was elected its first president by the Constituent Assembly. Following the general election of 1951, he was elected President by the electoral college of the first Parliament of India and its state legislatures.

It was only after the Constitution of India came into effect on 26th January 1950, replacing the Government of India Act (1935) as the governing document, did India become a Republic.

The Victoria Memorial, Alipur Zoo, Howrah Bridge, and Birla Planetarium are all famous attractions present in Kolkata.

Chail Cricket ground in Chail, Himachal Pradesh is the highest cricket ground in the world. Built in the year 1893, the ground is located at an altitude of 8,018 ft. Chail served as the summer capital of Maharaja Bhupinder Singh of Patiala who was an avid cricket lover.