National symbols of India:
Title |
Image |
Short Notes |
National Flag |
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National flag the national flag is orange white and green and each color has a meaning.
Orange: Strength and Courage White: Peace and Truth Green: Fertility It was designed by Pingali Venkayya.[1] |
National Emblem |
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The National Emblem of India is an adaptation of the Buddhist Lion. Devanagari script: “Satyameva jayate”. |
National Calendar |
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In 1957 Saka calendar was introduced by the Calendar Committee. |
National Anthem |
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In 1950 National Anthem was adopted by Constituent Assembly that is “Jana Gana Mana” Written by Rabindranath Tagore. |
National Song |
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In 1950 “Vande Mataram” was adopted as the National song of India which is written by Bankimchandra Chatterji in Sanskrit |
Oath of Allegiance |
National Pledge it was written in Telugu by Pydimarri Venkata Subba Rao in 1962. | |
National Flower |
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Lotus is adopted as a National Flower of India. |
National Fruit |
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Mango is the National Fruit of India. It is originated in India and the country is home to more than hundred varieties of the fruit. |
National River |
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Ganga is the National River which is longest river in India. It is the most heavily populated river. |
National tree |
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Indian Banyan is the national tree of India. Its roots themselves to form new trees and grow over large areas. |
National Animal |
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Bengal Tiger is the National Animal of India. |
National Aquatic Animal |
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Gangetic dolphin (Platanista gangetica) is said to represent the purity of the holy Ganga River as it can only survive in pure and fresh water. |
National Bird |
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Indian peacock is designated as the national bird of India. In February 1, 1963, The Government of India has decided to have the Peacock as the national bird of India. |
National Currency |
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Indian Rupee (ISO code: INR) is the official currency of the Republic of India. This Currency will issued by Reserve Bank of India. Rupee symbol was derived from the Devanagari consonant “र”(ra) and the Latin letter “R”. |
Other National Symbols of India
National Sentence : Satyamev Jayate |
Father of the Nation : Mahatma Gandhi |
National Foreign Policy : Non-Alignment |
National Information Letter : White Letter |
National Currency : Rupee |
National Festivals : Republic Day (26th January), Independence Day (15th August), Gandhi Jayanti (2nd October) |
National Heritage Animal : Elephant |