Who designed the national flag of India?
Correct answer: B
The Indian national flag was designed by Pingali Venkayya, and it was adopted in its present form in 1947.
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What is the national animal of India?
Correct answer: C
The Bengal Tiger was declared the national animal of India in 1973, replacing the lion.
What is the national bird of India?
Correct answer: D
The Indian Peacock (Pavo cristatus) is the national bird of India.
What is the national flower of India?
Correct answer: A
The Lotus (Nelumbo nucifera) is the national flower of India.
What is the national fruit of India?
Correct answer: D
The Mango is designated as the national fruit of India.
What is the national tree of India?
Correct answer: C
The Banyan tree is the national tree of India, valued for its expansive canopy and longevity.
What is the national aquatic animal of India?
Correct answer: B
The Ganges River Dolphin was declared the national aquatic animal of India in 2009.
What is the national sport of India, as commonly recognized in official usage?
Correct answer: B
India has no legally designated national sport; hockey is often popularly associated with the title but this is not an official government notification.
How many horizontal stripes does the Indian national flag have?
Correct answer: B
The Indian flag has three horizontal stripes: saffron on top, white in the middle, and green at the bottom.
How many spokes are there in the Ashoka Chakra on the Indian flag?
Correct answer: A
The Ashoka Chakra at the centre of the Indian flag has 24 spokes.
From which ancient monument was the Ashoka Chakra design on the Indian flag adapted?
Correct answer: C
The design of the Ashoka Chakra was adapted from the abacus of the Lion Capital of Ashoka at Sarnath.
Who wrote the national anthem of India, 'Jana Gana Mana'?
Correct answer: D
'Jana Gana Mana' was composed by Rabindranath Tagore and adopted as the national anthem in 1950.
Who wrote the national song of India, 'Vande Mataram'?
Correct answer: D
'Vande Mataram' was composed by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay, originally as part of his novel Anandamath.
What is the emblem of India adapted from?
Correct answer: D
The State Emblem of India is adapted from the Lion Capital of Ashoka at Sarnath, and was adopted on 26 January 1950.
What motto is inscribed below the National Emblem of India?
Correct answer: D
'Satyameva Jayate' (Truth alone triumphs), taken from the Mundaka Upanishad, is inscribed below the National Emblem.
Which script is used to write the motto below the National Emblem of India?
Correct answer: A
The motto 'Satyameva Jayate' is written in Devanagari script below the National Emblem.
What is the national currency symbol of India (Rupee sign) derived from?
Correct answer: B
The Indian Rupee symbol (₹) combines the Devanagari letter 'Ra' with the Roman capital 'R', designed by D. Udaya Kumar.
Who designed the Indian Rupee symbol (₹)?
Correct answer: D
The Rupee symbol was designed by D. Udaya Kumar, an Indian postgraduate student, and adopted officially in 2010.
What is the national calendar of India based on?
Correct answer: A
The Saka calendar (Saka Era), starting from 78 CE, is used alongside the Gregorian calendar for official government purposes in India.
On which date is India's Republic Day celebrated?
Correct answer: B
Republic Day is celebrated on 26 January, marking the day the Constitution of India came into effect in 1950.
On which date is India's Independence Day celebrated?
Correct answer: A
India celebrates its Independence Day on 15 August, commemorating independence from British rule in 1947.
What is the national heritage animal of India?
Correct answer: A
The Elephant was declared India's National Heritage Animal in 2010 by the Ministry of Environment and Forests.
What is the national river of India, as officially declared in 2008?
Correct answer: B
The Ganga (Ganges) was declared the National River of India by the government in November 2008.
How many petals does the wheel (Ashoka Chakra) design on the flag traditionally represent, according to common interpretation?
Correct answer: B
The 24 spokes of the Ashoka Chakra are commonly interpreted as representing 24 principles or virtues of dharma (righteousness).
Which committee recommended the design of the current Indian national flag before independence?
Correct answer: B
A committee headed by Rajendra Prasad was constituted in 1947 to finalize the design of India's national flag.