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What kinds of symbols are chosen as national symbols?

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  1. A nation uses the symbols which are endemic to its geography as its national symbols.

  2. A nation uses the symbols which reflect its culture and heritage as its national symbols.

  3. A nation uses the symbols which exude power as its national symbols.

  4. All of the above

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

National symbols represents the country's image, background and pride. National animal of India is tiger which is a symbol of power and fierceness. National song is "Vande Mataram" that depicts the struggle, inspiration and love for the Nation during Freedom struggle.

What is the national bird of India?

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  1. Koel

  2. Crow

  3. Peacock

  4. Swan

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The peacock, commonly known as 'Indian Peafowl' was declared the national bird of India in 1963, because it was entirely a part of Indian custom and culture. A peacock is a symbol of grace and beauty.

What is the national animal of India?

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  1. Elephant

  2. Bengal Tiger

  3. Lion

  4. Camel

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Bengal tiger or Panthera tigris is the national animal of India. It has earned this pride due to its agility, strength, power and grace.

What is the ratio in which the length and breadth of the Indian national supposed to be?

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  1. 3:2

  2. 2:3

  3. 5:4

  4. 4:5

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The National flag of India "Tiranga" i.e. having three colours in a rectangular shape. Saffron in the top, White with Navy blue wheel having 24 spokes in Center and green in the bottom. Its length and breadth are in the ratio of 3:2. The three coloured stripes are in equal proportion. The cloth of the flag can be either cotton or silk. In addition, it should be hand woven. Its thread should have been handspun. 

What does the wheel at the centre of the white colour in the national flag of India signify?

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  1. Constant movement and progress.

  2. Justice.

  3. Truth, peace and purity.

  4. Continually evolving history of India.

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The wheels with 24 spokes in the center denotes motion. It is the symbol of forwardness, constant progress and no stagnation. It represent that we should keep moving towards betterment and towards great achievement to make nation great and proud.

When was the Jana Gana Mana adopted as the national anthem of India by the Constituent Assembly ?

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  1. 15th August 1947

  2. 26th January 1950

  3. 24th January 1950

  4. 26th January 1932

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Correct Option: C
Explanation:

National Anthem of India "Jana Gana Mana" was originally composed by Rabindra Nath Tagore in Bengali. The Constituent Assembly adopted the national anthem and national songon January 24, 1950. It was first sung in Calcutta session on Indian National Congress on December 27, 1911.

How many stanzas are of the song 'Jana Gana Mana' written by Rabindranath Tagore were adopted by the constituent assembly as the national anthem of India?

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  1. One

  2. Three

  3. Five

  4. Two

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Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The first stanza out of five stanzas of the song Bharoto Bhagyo Bidhata ( Jana Gana Mana in Hindi)  was adopted by the Constituent Assembly of India as the National Anthem on 24 January 1950. it was originally written by Rabindra Nath Tagore in Bengali.

What is the significance of national integration?

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  1. National integration prominently encourages in achieving national unity, brotherhood and equality.

  2. National integration is necessary to create unity among the people.

  3. National integration is necessary to create the feeling of oneness to achieve the self vested interest.

  4. All of the above.

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Correct Option: D
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National integration is a feeling of unity and brotherhood among the citizen of the Country. India is a vast and diverse Nation. In its identity it consists of different castes, religions, communities, cultures etc. The factors which lead to National integration are :
1) Historical Factors : The people of India had fought as one to gain Independence and struggled together to achieve the betterment. This lead to sense of unity among people.
2) Geographical Factors - India has variety of Geographical features with Himalayas in the North, Indian Ocean in the South etc. which promotes interaction among the people of the Nation.
3) Cultural Factors - India harbours variety of cultures but it can be said to be the Nation of the total sum of different cultures. The different cultures co exist and learn about each other which promote brotherhood.
Indian Constitution - The constitution of India guarantees equal rights of all people and abolishes privileges to any one. This plays a major role in uniting people by providing equal footings to all.

What does the colour green in the national flag of India symbolise?

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  1. Selflessness and sacrifice.

  2. Faith, fertility and prosperity.

  3. Truth, peace and purity.

  4. All of the above.

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Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The green colour in the national flag shows faith, fertility and prosperity. it represents our relation to the soil and to the plant life which sustains other lives. It is a symbol of abundant agriculture and industry. It ensures livelihood and survival.

National symbols are useful in creating patriotism and national integrity among the citizens because, ________________.

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  1. They carry meaning, values and ideals that a nation aspires.

  2. They are static representations of unchanging ideals.

  3. They bring the diverse cultures together and bind them in a single string.

  4. Only A and C but not B

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Correct Option: D
Explanation:

National symbols represents the country's image, background and pride. National animal of India is tiger which is a symbol of power and fierceness. National song is "Vande Mataram" that depicts the struggle, inspiration and love for the Nation during Freedom struggle.