Grade IV Class Test Ch. 20: India – Symbols and Emblem

Q I. Choose the correct option. [2] 1) Choose the correct pair of words to complete the sentence. The national flag of India has a deep saffron band at the top indicating ______ (I) ______and ______ (II) ______.

• (a) I – truth, II – courage

• (b) I – strength, II – courage

• (c) I – strength, II – truth

• (d) I – peace, II – truth

2) What do the two horizontal lines running at the top of currency symbol of the Indian Rupee represent?

I – Indian national flag

II – Indian national emblem

• (a) Only I

• (b) Only II

• (c) Both I and II

• (d) Neither I nor II

Q II. Fill in the blanks:

1) (a)   is the national song of India

Q II. Fill in the blanks:

2) The (a)   Tree is the national tree of India.

Q III. State whether the following statement is true or false.

2) Our national anthem was originally composed in Sanskrit.

• True

• False

Q IV. Answer the following questions.

1) Why do we stand in attention position every time the national anthem is being sung or played?

Answer explanation

We stand in attention position every time the national anthem is being sung or played as a mark of respect.

Q IV. Answer the following questions.

2) Which is the national aquatic animal of India?

Answer explanation

The River Dolphin is the national aquatic animal of India.

Q V. Observe the image given below and answer the following questions.

1) When was the above symbol recognised as the national emblem by the government of India?

Answer explanation

It was recognised as the national emblem by the Government of India on 26 January, 1950.

Q V. Observe the image given below and answer the following questions.

2) What is the use of this symbol?

Answer explanation

The emblem is used as the official seal of India and is also seen on Indian coins, currency notes, stamps and other official documents.