Icons and Symbols of India – Question-Answer Format for AISSEE
Learn National Emblem, Flag, Animal, Bird, Flower, Sport, and more. Get complete study material from Anand Classes to ace your All India Sainik Schools Entrance Examination AISSEE preparation.
Discover India’s National Symbols and Insignia in a question-answer format for the All India Sainik Schools Entrance Examination (AISSEE). Learn about the National Emblem, Flag, Animal, Bird, Flower, Sport, and more. Get complete study material from Anand Classes to ace your AISSEE preparation.
National Insignia of India
Q1: What is the National Emblem of India?
A: The National Emblem of India is an adaptation of the Lion Capital of Ashoka at Sarnath. It features four Asiatic lions standing back to back, but only three are visible in two-dimensional form. The emblem symbolizes power, courage, confidence, and faith.
Q2: What is the motto inscribed on the National Emblem of India?
A: The motto inscribed is “Satyameva Jayate” (सत्यमेव जयते), which means “Truth Alone Triumphs.” It is taken from the Mundaka Upanishad.
Q3: What is the National Flag of India?
A: The National Flag of India is a horizontal tricolor of saffron (top), white (middle), and green (bottom) with a 24-spoke navy blue Ashoka Chakra in the center. It was designed by Pingali Venkayya.
Q4: What is the National Anthem of India?
A: The National Anthem of India is “Jana Gana Mana”, composed by Rabindranath Tagore.
Q5: What is the National Song of India?
A: The National Song of India is “Vande Mataram”, written by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay.
Q6: What is the National Calendar of India?
A: The Saka Calendar is the National Calendar of India. It was adopted in 1957 along with the Gregorian calendar for official purposes.
2. National Symbols of India
Q7: What is the National Animal of India?
A: The Royal Bengal Tiger is the National Animal of India. It represents strength, agility, and grace.
Q8: What is the National Bird of India?
A: The Indian Peacock (Pavo cristatus) is the National Bird of India. It symbolizes beauty and grace.
Q9: What is the National Flower of India?
A: The Lotus (Nelumbo nucifera) is the National Flower of India, symbolizing purity and spiritual enlightenment.
Q10: What is the National Tree of India?
A: The Banyan Tree (Ficus benghalensis) is the National Tree of India, representing longevity and immortality.
Q11: What is the National Fruit of India?
A: The Mango (Mangifera indica) is the National Fruit of India, known as the “King of Fruits.”
Q12: What is the National River of India?
A: The Ganga (Ganges) River is the National River of India.
Q13: What is the National Aquatic Animal of India?
A: The Ganges River Dolphin is the National Aquatic Animal of India.
Q14: What is the National Reptile of India?
A: The King Cobra is the National Reptile of India.
National Sports and Cultural Symbols
Q15: What is the National Sport of India?
A: The National Sport of India is Hockey. India has won several Olympic gold medals in hockey.
Q16: What is the National Currency of India?
A: The Indian Rupee (₹) is the National Currency of India. The symbol was designed by Udaya Kumar.
Q17: What is the National Heritage Animal of India?
A: The Indian Elephant is the National Heritage Animal of India.
Q18: What is the National Vegetable of India?
A: The Pumpkin is considered the National Vegetable of India.
Q19: What is the National Microorganism of India?
A: The Lactobacillus bacterium is India’s National Microorganism.
Q20: What is the National Motto of India?
A: “Satyameva Jayate”, meaning “Truth Alone Triumphs.”
Do You Know? (Interesting Facts)
✔ The Indian Peacock was declared the National Bird of India in 1963.
✔ The Saka Calendar starts from 78 AD and is used for official purposes in India.
✔ The Ashoka Chakra on the National Flag has 24 spokes, symbolizing continuous progress.
✔ The Royal Bengal Tiger was declared the National Animal in 1973 under Project Tiger.
Get the Complete Study Material for AISSEE!
For more detailed notes, MCQs, worksheets, test papers, and quick revision points, Buy Complete Study Material at:
🔗 https://publishers.anandclasses.co.in/
Proprietor: NIRMAL ANAND Educations
📖 Written by: Neeraj Anand
📚 Published by: Anand Technical Publishers under Anand Classes
📞 Contact: +91-9463138669
📧 Email: anandclasses1996@gmail.com
