India became a Republic on which of the following?
(A) 15th August 1947
(B) 26th January 1950
(C) 15th August 1950
(D) 26th January 1947
Answer: B
Though India became a free nation on August 15, 1947, it declared itself a Sovereign, Democratic and Republic state with the adoption of the Constitution on January 26, 1950.