Learn about the national symbols that represent the values, goals and history of India. They unite the people of India.

1. National Symbols of India

2. National Flag
Flag of India
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3. National Flag
Flag of India
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A horizontal rectangular tricolour with equally sized deep
saffron at the top, white in the middle and India green at the
bottom. In the center is a navy blue wheel with twenty-four
spokes, known as the Ashok Chakra. The flag is based on the
Swaraj flag designed by Pingali Venkayya.

4. National Emblem
National Emblem of India
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5. National Emblem
National Emblem of India
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An adaptation of Lion Capital of Asoka at Sarnath was adopted as
the National Emblem of India on 26 January 1950, the day India
became a republic. Forming an integral part of the emblem is the
motto inscribed below the abacus in Devanagari script:
"Satyameva jayate" (English: Truth Alone Triumphs), a quote
taken from Mundaka Upanishad, the concluding part of the sacred
Hindu Vedas.

6. National Anthem
Jana Gana Mana
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7. National Anthem
Jana Gana Mana
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8. National Anthem
Jana Gana Mana
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Jana Gana Mana by Rabindranath Tagore was officially adopted
by the Constituent Assembly as the Indian national anthem on 24
January 1950.

9. National Song
Vande Mataram
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10. National Song
Vande Mataram
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11. National Song
Vande Mataram
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The first two verses of Vande Mataram by Bankim Chandra
Chatterjee was adopted as the National song of India in 1950.
"Vande Mataram" was sung during the 1896 session of the Indian
National Congress by Rabindranath Tagore.

12. Oath of Allegiance
National Pledge (India)
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13. Oath of Allegiance
National Pledge (India)
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14. Oath of Allegiance
National Pledge (India)
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It was Written in Telugu by Pydimarri Venkata Subba Rao in 1962.
Central Advisory Board on Education directed that the pledge to
be sung in Schools and that this practice to be introduced by
26 January 1965.

15. National Animal
Royal Bengal Tiger
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16. National Animal
Royal Bengal Tiger
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Bengal tiger, the largest carnivore, is found only in the Indian
subcontinent and can be found in most regions of the country.

17. National Fruit
Mango
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18. National Fruit
Mango
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Mango originated in India and the country is home to more than
100 varieties of the fruit.

19. National Bird
Indian Peacock
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20. National Bird
Indian Peacock
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Indian peacock is designated as the national bird of India. A bird
indigenous to the subcontinent, peacock represents the unity of
vivid colors and finds references in Indian culture.

21. National River
Ganga
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22. National River
Ganga
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Ganga is the longest river of India with the most heavily populated
river basin in the world. The river is revered by Hindus as the most
sacred river on earth.

23. National Tree
Indian Banyan
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24. National Tree
Indian Banyan
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Indian banyan root themselves to form new trees and grow over
large areas. Because of this characteristic and its longevity, this
tree is considered immortal and is an integral part of the myths
and legends of India.

25. National Aquatic Animal
River Dolphin
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26. National Aquatic Animal
River Dolphin
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Gangetic Dolphin is said to represent the purity of the holy Ganga
River as it can only survive in pure and fresh water.

27. National Flower
Indian Lotus
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28. National Flower
Indian Lotus
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Lotus is a sacred flower and occupies a unique position in the art
and mythology of ancient India and has been an auspicious
symbol of Indian culture.

29. National Currency
Indian Rupee
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30. National Currency
Indian Rupee
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Indian Rupee(ISO code: INR) is the official currency of the Republic
of India. The issuance of the currency is controlled by the Reserve
Bank of India. The Indian Rupee symbol is derived from the
Devanagari consonant "र" (ra) and the Latin letter "R" was
adopted in 2010.

31. National Calendar
Saka Calendar
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32. National Calendar
Saka Calendar
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Saka Calendar was introduced by the Calendar Committee in
1957, as part of the Indian Ephemeris and Nautical Almanac,
which also contained other astronomical data, as well as timings
and formula for preparing Hindu religious calendars. Usage
officially started at 1 Chaitra 1879 Saka Era, or 22 March 1957.

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helping out my son with his school assignments and project
work. I am happy to share this with other students and their
parents. Hope you find this informative and useful. Thank you.
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