Q. Consider the following statements regarding the Beating Retreat ceremony:
1.The Beating Retreat ceremony marks the official beginning of Republic Day celebrations in India.
2.It was inspired by ancient Indian war practices.
3.Its timing coincides with midnight to honour India’s independence declaration time.
How many of the statements given above are correct?
Answer: D
Notes:
Explanations –
Statements 1, 2 and 3 are incorrect. The Beating Retreat ceremony marks the end of the Republic Day celebrations. It is held on January 29, three days after Republic Day, to formally conclude the festivities. The Beating Retreat ceremony has its origins in 17th-century England, where it was used to signal troops to disengage from battle and return to their camps at sunset. It was later adopted by India in the 1950s as part of Republic Day celebrations. The Beating Retreat ceremony takes place at sunset. It features performances by bands from all three branches of the Indian Armed Forces: Army, Navy, and Air Force.
Source: The Hindu
