Daily Passage Test for CLAT - Jan 28 MCQs & solutions Free

Adoption of the Constitution by the Indian Army 

First Army Day parade in Pune 

Transfer of command from British to Indian leadership in 1949 

Foundation of the National Defence Academy

Emphasis on ceremonial traditions over combat readiness 

Technology-driven modernization of armed forces 

Shift of resources from Army to Navy 

Reduction in indigenous defence production

It would reduce logistical costs of organizing the parade in the capital.

It would decentralize ceremonial functions and spread awareness of the Army’s role nationwide.

It would weaken Delhi’s symbolic role as the defence headquarters.

It would allow state governments to control Army functions independently.

Pune is home to one of India’s busiest IT hubs. 

The National Defence Academy and Southern Command headquarters are located in Pune. 

Pune was the venue for India’s first Republic Day parade. 

Pune has a larger parade ground than Delhi.

Citizens in Delhi are no longer interested in Army parades. 

Public participation and awareness about the Army will increase if celebrations are held across different regions. 

The Army wants to reduce the role of Delhi as the defence capital. 

Hosting parades outside Delhi requires less coordination with central authorities.