National Symbols of India
Official national symbols representing Indian sovereignty, culture, and values. Fundamental for Indian GK and civics knowledge.
TL;DR: Official national symbols representing Indian sovereignty, culture, and values. Fundamental for Indian GK and civics knowledge.
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Official national symbols representing Indian sovereignty, culture, and values. Fundamental for Indian GK and civics knowledge.
National Symbols of India
- National Flag: Tricolor: Saffron, White, Green with Blue Ashoka Chakra; adopted 1950
- National Emblem: Lion Capital of Ashoka with Ashoka Chakra; adopted January 1950
- National Animal: Bengal Tiger (Panthera tigris); symbol of strength and power
- National Bird: Indian Peafowl (Peacock); national bird since 1963
- National Flower: Indian Lotus (Nelumbo nucifera); symbol of purity and enlightenment
- National Tree: Banyan Tree (Ficus benghalensis); symbol of immortality
- National Fruit: Mango (Mangifera indica); king of fruits
- National Aquatic Animal: Indian River Dolphin (Platanista gangetica); endangered species
- National Currency: Indian Rupee (INR, symbol: Rs or ); adopted December 2010
- National Song: Vande Mataram; composed by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the colors of the Indian flag represent?
Saffron represents courage, White represents truth and peace, Green represents fertility; Ashoka Chakra has 24 spokes.
When was the Indian Peafowl declared the national bird?
The Indian Peafowl was declared the national bird on 1 January 1963, replacing the Bengal Eagle.
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