National Symbols

1. In which year was 'Jana Gana Mana' adopted as the National Anthem of India? [R.A.S./RT.S. (Pre) 199]

(a) 1948
(b) 1949
(c) 1950
(d) 1951

Solution:The Constituent Assembly accepted "Jana Gana Mana' as the National Anthem of India on 24 January, 1950. A formal rendition of the national anthem takes fifty-two seconds.

2. When the Hindi version of National Anthem Jana-Gana-Mana was adopted by the Constituent Assembly of India? [Uttarakhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2021]

(a) 26 November, 1949
(b) 24 January, 1950
(c) 17 November, 1947
(d) 9 December, 1946

Correct Answer: (b) 24 January, 1950

Solution:The song Jana-Gana-Mana, composed originally in Bengali by Rabindranath Tagore, was adopted in its Hindi version by the constituent Assembly as the National Anthem of India on 24 January 1950. It was first sung on 27th December, 1911 at the Calcutta session of Indian National Congress.

3. A complete or formal rendition of national anthem takes- [Jharkhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2011]

(a) 50 seconds
(b) 45 seconds
(c) 52 seconds
(d) 55 seconds

Correct Answer: (c) 52 seconds

Solution:Jan Gana Mana' is the National Anthem of India, and its formal rendition takes 52 seconds while a shortened version consisting of the first and the last line takes 20 seconds to play

4. The state emblem was adopted by Govt. of India on- [M.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1999]

(a) 15 August, 1948
(b) 2 October, 1947
(c) 26 January, 1948
(d) 26 January, 1950

Correct Answer: (d) 26 January, 1950

Solution:The State Emblem which is extracted from the Ashoka pillar at Sarnath (Varanasi) was adopted by the Government of India on 26 January, 1950.

5. When did the Constituent Assembly adopt the National Flag? [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1990]

(a) 22 July, 1947
(b) 23 July, 1947
(c) 25 July, 1947
(d) 15 August, 1947

Correct Answer: (a) 22 July, 1947

Solution:The National Flag of India was adopted during the fourth session of the constituent Assembly on 22 July, 1947.

6. Consider the following statements: [U.P.P.C.S. (Mains) 2004]

1. The design of the National Flag was adopted by the Constituent Assembly of India on 22nd July, 1947

2. The wheel in National Flag has 21 spokes

3. The ratio of the width of the National Flag to its length is 3:4

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

(a) 1 and 2
(b) 1 only
(d) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3

Correct Answer: (b) 1 only

Solution:The design of the National Flag was adopted by the Constituent Assembly on 22 July, 1947, Therefore, statement 1 is correct. There are 24 spokes in the wheel and width to length ratio is 2-3, So, statements 2 and 3 are wrong.

7. On which of the following dates, Constituent Assembly of India adopted the National Flag? [U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 2020]

(a) 22 January, 1950
(b) 24 January, 1950
(c) 22 July, 1947
(d) 22 July, 1948

Correct Answer: (c) 22 July, 1947

Solution:The National Flag is rectangular and consists of three colours. The ratio of the length of the Flag to its width is 3:2. The constituent assembly adopted the National Flag's present design on 22 July, 1947.

8. On which day the design of the National flag of India was adopted? [Jharkhand P.C.S. (Pre) 2021]

(a) June 10, 1947
(b) July 22, 1947
(c) August 15, 1947
(d) January 26, 1947

Correct Answer: (b) July 22, 1947

Solution:The National Flag is rectangular and consists of three colours. The ratio of the length of the Flag to its width is 3:2. The constituent assembly adopted the National Flag's present design on 22 July, 1947.

9. Consider the following statements in respect of the National Flag of India according to the Flag Code of India, 2002: [U.P.S.C. (Pre.) 2023]

Statement-I: One of the standard sizes of the National Flag of India is 600 mm x 400 mm.

Statement-II: The ratio of the length to the height (width) of the Flag shall be 3:2.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?

(a) Both Statement-1 and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is the correct explanation for Statement-1
(b) Both Statement-I and Statement-II are correct and Statement-II is not the correct explanation for Statement-I
(c) Statement-I is correct but Statement-II is incorrect
(d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct

Correct Answer: (d) Statement-I is incorrect but Statement-II is correct

Solution:The Flag Code of India 2002 allowed the unrestricted display of the Tricolour as long as the honour and dignity of the flag were being respected. It takes effect from January 26, 2002. For the sake of convenience, it is divided into three parts 1. General description of the tricolour, 2. Rules on display of the flag by public and private bodies and educational institutions, 3. Rules for the display of the flag by governments and government bodies. According to the provision of the code, the National Flag shall be rectangular in shape and the ratio of the length to the height (width) of the Flag shall be 3:2. The standard sizes of the National Flag shall be as follows:

Flag Size No.	Dimensions in mm
1	6300 * 4200
2	3600 * 2400
3	2700 * 1800
4	1800 * 1200
5	1350 * 900
6	900 * 600
7	450 * 300
8	225 * 150
9	150 * 100

Hence, statement I is incorrect but statement II is correct.

10. The total number of spokes in the National Flag of India is- [Uttarakhand Lower Sub. (Pre) 2010]

(a) 20
(b) 24
(c) 26
(d) 30

Correct Answer: (b) 24

Solution:The Flag Code of India 2002 allowed the unrestricted display of the Tricolour as long as the honour and dignity of the flag were being respected. It takes effect from January 26, 2002. For the sake of convenience, it is divided into three parts 1. General description of the tricolour, 2. Rules on display of the flag by public and private bodies and educational institutions, 3. Rules for the display of the flag by governments and government bodies. According to the provision of the code, the National Flag shall be rectangular in shape and the ratio of the length to the height (width) of the Flag shall be 3:2. The standard sizes of the National Flag shall be as follows:

Flag Size No.	Dimensions in mm
1	6300 * 4200
2	3600 * 2400
3	2700 * 1800
4	1800 * 1200
5	1350 * 900
6	900 * 600
7	450 * 300
8	225 * 150
9	150 * 100