National Symbols of India — 20 MCQ Practice
Covers all important facts about the National Flag, National Anthem, National Emblem (Sarnath Lion Capital), and the National Animal, Bird, Flower and Tree - a basic but essential topic asked in every government exam.
On which date did the Constituent Assembly of India officially adopt the National Flag (Tricolor)?
The Constituent Assembly of India adopted the National Flag (designed by Pingali Venkayya) on July 22, 1947, just weeks before Independence.
What is the official ratio of the width of the Indian National Flag to its length?
According to the Flag Code of India, the official ratio of the width (height) of the National Flag to its length must be 2:3.
Who designed the basic layout of the National Flag of India?
Pingali Venkayya, a freedom fighter from Andhra Pradesh, designed the basic saffron, white, and green layout of the Indian National Flag.
The National Emblem of India is an adaptation of the Lion Capital of Ashoka located at:
The National Emblem of India is adapted from the famous Lion Capital of Ashoka carved on a sandstone pillar at Sarnath, near Varanasi.
What is the state motto of India, inscribed below the National Emblem in Devanagari script?
The state motto of India is 'Satyamev Jayate' (Truth Alone Triumphs), taken from the ancient Mundaka Upanishad.
The words 'Satyamev Jayate' inscribed on the state emblem are taken from which ancient Indian text?
'Satyamev Jayate' is a sacred mantra from the ancient Hindu scripture, the Mundaka Upanishad.
On which date did the Government of India officially adopt the Sarnath Lion Capital as the National Emblem?
The National Emblem of India was officially adopted by the government on January 26, 1950, the day India became a Republic.
The National Anthem of India, 'Jana Gana Mana', was officially adopted by the Constituent Assembly on:
The Constituent Assembly officially adopted Rabindranath Tagore's 'Jana Gana Mana' as the National Anthem of India on January 24, 1950.
What is the approximate playing time of the full version of the National Anthem of India?
The playing time of the full version of India's National Anthem (comprising five stanzas) is approximately 52 seconds.
The National Calendar of India is based on which of the following eras?
The National Calendar of India is based on the Saka Era, which began in 78 AD. It was officially adopted on March 22, 1957.
Which is the first month of the official Indian National Calendar (Saka Calendar)?
The first month of the Saka National Calendar is Chaitra, which normally begins on March 22 (or March 21 in leap years).
Which of the following is designated as the National Aquatic Animal of India?
The Ganges River Dolphin (Platanista gangetica) was declared the National Aquatic Animal of India in 2009 to protect the species from extinction.
What is the scientific name of India's National Bird, the Indian Peafowl?
The scientific name of the Indian Peafowl (National Bird since 1963) is Pavo cristatus.
What is the scientific name of India's National Animal, the Royal Bengal Tiger?
The scientific name of the Royal Bengal Tiger, which became India's National Animal in 1973 (replacing the lion), is Panthera tigris tigris.
Which of the following trees is the National Tree of India?
The Banyan Tree (Ficus benghalensis) is the National Tree of India, symbolizing longevity and shelter with its massive spreading branches.
What is the National Flower of India, and what is its scientific name?
The Lotus (Nelumbo nucifera) is the National Flower of India, representing purity, divinity, and traditional Indian culture.
Which river has been declared as the National River of India?
The Ganga River was declared the National River of India in November 2008 by PM Manmohan Singh to protect its ecological flow.
Which of the following animals is designated as the 'National Heritage Animal' of India?
The Indian/Asiatic Elephant (Elephas maximus) was declared the National Heritage Animal of India in 2010 to promote elephant conservation.
Who composed the music and lyrics of 'Jana Gana Mana' originally in Bengali?
Rabindranath Tagore wrote and composed 'Bharoto Bhagyo Bidhata' in Bengali in 1911, the first stanza of which was adopted as the National Anthem.
How many animals are carved on the abacus of the Sarnath Lion Capital of Ashoka (National Emblem)?
The abacus of the Lion Capital features four animals separated by wheels: an elephant, a galloping horse, a bull, and a lion.