Chapter: 13. The National Symbols
I. Multiple Choice Questions (5 Marks)
Choose the correct option for each question.
Which animal is recognized as the national animal of India?
a) Lion
b) Elephant
c) Tiger
d) Bear The white color in the Indian National Flag stands for:
a) Courage and sacrifice
b) Honesty, purity, and peace
c) Growth and prosperity
d) Power and confidence How many spokes are there in the Dharma Chakra on the Indian flag?
a) 12
b) 20
c) 24
d) 32 Who wrote India’s National Anthem, “Jana Gana Mana”?
a) Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay
b) Mahatma Gandhi
c) Rabindranath Tagore
d) Jawaharlal Nehru The national flower of India is:
a) Rose
b) Sunflower
c) Lotus
d) Lily II. Fill in the Blanks (5 Marks)
Complete the following sentences with the correct words.
A national symbol represents a __________. The Indian National Flag is also known as __________. Our national emblem was taken from the Sarnath Lion Capital built by __________. The words Satyamev Jayate mean ‘__________’. River __________ is considered to be our national river. III. True or False (4 Marks)
Write ‘True’ if the statement is correct and ‘False’ if it is incorrect.
The national flag should always have the green color at the top. The national song of India is Jana Gana Mana. We must always stand at attention when the national anthem is played. The national emblem can be seen on currency notes. IV. Short Answer Questions (6 Marks)
Answer the following questions in one or two sentences.
Why is the Indian National Flag called Tiranga? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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Name any two animals depicted on the abacus of the National Emblem. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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What feelings does the national anthem create in every Indian? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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V. Diagram-Based Questions (4 Marks)
Look at the picture below and answer the questions.
Description: An illustration of the Indian national flag.
What does the saffron color in this flag stand for? What does the Dharma Chakra (the wheel in the center) represent? ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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VI. Long Answer Question (6 Marks)
Answer the following question in 4-5 sentences.
Describe the National Emblem of India, mentioning its origin, main features, and the meaning of its motto. ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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