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National Symbols of India
National FlagFlag of India
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National FlagFlag 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.
National EmblemNational Emblem of India
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National EmblemNational 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.
National AnthemJana Gana Mana
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National AnthemJana Gana Mana
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National AnthemJana 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.
National SongVande Mataram
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National SongVande Mataram
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National SongVande 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.
Oath of AllegianceNational Pledge (India)
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Oath of AllegianceNational Pledge (India)
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Oath of AllegianceNational 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.
National AnimalRoyal Bengal Tiger
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National AnimalRoyal 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.
National FruitMango
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National FruitMango
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Mango originated in India and the country is home to more than 100 varieties of the fruit.
National BirdIndian Peacock
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National BirdIndian 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.
National RiverGanga
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National RiverGanga
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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.
National TreeIndian Banyan
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National TreeIndian 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.
National Aquatic AnimalRiver Dolphin
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National Aquatic AnimalRiver 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.
National FlowerIndian Lotus
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National FlowerIndian 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.
National CurrencyIndian Rupee
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National CurrencyIndian 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.
National CalendarSaka Calendar
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National CalendarSaka 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.
This presentation is a result of my experiences while I was 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.
- Prashant Mahajan -
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