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13. The National Symbols

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Chapter: 13. The National Symbols

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National Symbol: Represents a nation.

Tiranga: Another name for the Indian National Flag, meaning “tricolour.”

Dharma Chakra: The navy blue wheel with 24 spokes at the center of the Indian flag, representing constant progress and growth.

Saffron: The color at the top of the Indian flag, standing for courage and sacrifice.

White: The color in the middle of the Indian flag, representing honesty, purity, and peace.

Green: The color at the bottom of the Indian flag, symbolizing growth and prosperity.

National Emblem: An official seal of a country found on coins, currency notes, and government papers.

Sarnath Lion Capital: The ancient structure built by Emperor Ashoka from which India’s National Emblem is taken.

Ashoka: The emperor who built the Sarnath Lion Capital.

Lions (National Emblem): Represent power, courage, pride, and confidence.

Abacus: The base of the National Emblem, featuring sculptures of animals and wheels.

Satyamev Jayate: The motto inscribed below the National Emblem, meaning ‘Truth alone wins’.

Jana Gana Mana: India’s national anthem, written by Rabindranath Tagore.

Rabindranath Tagore: The writer of India’s national anthem, Jana Gana Mana.

Vande Mataram: India’s national song, written by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay.

Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay: The writer of India’s national song, Vande Mataram.

Tiger: The national animal of India.

Banyan: The national tree of India.

Peacock: The national bird of India.

Mango: The national fruit of India.

Lotus: The national flower of India.

River Ganga: The national river of India.

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