In which two consecutive years was there no chief guest at the Republic Day celebrations of India?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is Option 1 i.e. 2021 and 2022.
In 2021 and 2022, India's Republic Day celebrations did not feature any chief guests because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The tradition of inviting a foreign head of state or government as the chief guest at India's Republic Day parade was temporarily suspended as a precautionary measure to mitigate the spread of the virus and to comply with public health protocols.