SST - India National Symbols

What does the saffron band represent?

• It stands for Bravery and Sacrifice

• It stands for Patriotism

• It stands for Bravery, Sacrifice and Patriotism

• None of the above.

When was the National Lion Pillar emblem adapted on & where?

• 26 January, 1978

• 7 January, 1950

• 26 January, 1978 in Sarnath

• 26th January in Sarnath, 1950

What should be observed while hoisting the National Flag?

• The saffron band should always be on top.

  We must stand on attention and salute the national Flag.

  A torn flag should never be hoisted.

  During days of national mourning, the flag should be at half - mast.

• The saffron band should always be on bottom.

  We must stand on attention and not salute the national Flag

  A torn flag should not be hoisted

  During days of national mourning, the flag should be at half- mast.

• During days of national mourning, the flag should not be at half - mast.

• None

4 - When was the national anthem sung and where?

• It was first sung at the Gujrat session of the Indian National Congress on 27th  December, 1912.

• It was first sung at the Calcutta/Kolkata session of the Indian National Congress on 27th  December, 1911.

• It was first sung at the Mumbai session of the Indian National Congress on 29th  December, 1911.

• None

 In which language was Vande Mataram  our national song first composed in?

• Our national song ‘ Vande Mataram’ was first composed in Gujrati language.

• Our national song ‘ Vande Mataram’ was first composed in Bengali language.

• Our national song ‘ Vande Mataram’ was first composed in Sanskrit language.

• Our national song ‘ Vande Mataram’ was first composed in hindi language.

When did the "Chakra" in the National Flag replace the Charkha (spinning wheel)?

• 1969

• 1947

• 1921

• 1954

Who designed the Indian national flag?

• Rabindranath Tagore

• Bankim Chandra Chatterjee

• Kalpana Chawla

•  Pingali Venkayya

What does the symbol of the horse to the left of the Indian national emblem represent?

• Speed

• Carriage

• Bravery

• Speed and Carriage

What is the meaning of Jana Gana Mana?

• Thou Literature the Ruler of the Minds of All People" 

• Thou Art the Ruler of the Minds of All People" 

• Thou Art the Ruler of the Minds" 

• Al of the above

When was Rabindranath Tagore born?

• 7th May 1861

• 17th May 1969

• 15th June, 1843

• 19 Jan, 1436