Who among the following was the chief guest of India's first Republic Day in 1950?
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Correct answer: C
Explanation
The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Sukarno.
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On India's first Republic Day on January 26, 1950, the chief guest was Dr. Sukarno, the first President of Indonesia.
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Sukarno was a prominent leader of the Indonesian independence movement and symbolized solidarity among newly independent Asian nations.
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His presence reflected India's commitment to fostering strong ties with other decolonized nations.
Other Options:
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Queen Elizabeth – Never attended as Republic Day chief guest.
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Rana Abdul Hamid – Was chief guest in 1965, not 1950.
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Georgy Zhukov – Soviet defense minister, chief guest in 1957.