Test: National Symbols of India - 2 - Class 1 MCQ

The Lotus represents spirituality, abundance, knowledge, and illumination. The most important thing about Lotus is that even after going in murky water it is untouched by its impurity.

The Indian national flag is commonly referred to as the "Tricolour" or "Tiranga" in Hindi. It consists of three horizontal stripes of equal width. The top saffron stripe represents courage and sacrifice, the middle white stripe represents truth and purity, and the bottom green stripe represents fertility, growth, and auspiciousness. In the center of the white stripe, there is a navy blue wheel called the Ashoka Chakra, which has 24 spokes.

The Banyan Tree represents eternal life, because of its ever-expanding branches. The banyan tree has immense medicinal properties and is associated with longevity.

Hockey is the national game of India. The sport has a long history in India and has enjoyed significant success at international competitions. The Indian hockey team has won multiple Olympic medals, including gold medals in 1928, 1932, 1936, 1948, and 1952.

India Gate is a well known national landmark in India's capital city of Delhi. "All India War Memorial" Is another name for this site. It's a stunning 42 metres high structure built in 1931 in the heart of a crossroads.

The Dharmachakra derives its name from the Dharma, which Is the road of enlightenment and Nirvana (the highest state of being a who person can achieve). It can also refer to the Weel of Law.

India became a free nation on August 15th, 1947, and with the ratification of the constitution on January 26, 1950, it declared itself a sovereign, democratic, and republic state. The constitution of India provided Indian citizens the power to elect their government, paving the way for democracy.

The national currency of India is the Indian Rupee (INR). It is issued and regulated by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). The Indian Rupee is the official legal tender in India and is denoted by the symbol "₹". It is subdivided into 100 paise.

The Ganga, also known as the Ganges, is the national river of India. It is considered sacred by Hindus and plays a significant role in their religious practices and cultural heritage. The Ganga is one of the longest rivers in India and is a lifeline for millions of people who depend on it for various purposes, including drinking water, irrigation, and transportation.

The Ganges River Dolphin (Platanista gangetica) is the national aquatic animal of India. It is found in the Ganges-Brahmaputra-Meghna and Karnaphuli-Sangu river systems in India, Bangladesh, and Nepal. It is known for its long, slender body and distinctive long snout.