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National Symbols — Indian GK Questions & Practice

Practise 12 National Symbols questions from Indian GK for competitive exams such as UPSC, Banking, SSC and Railway. Read the worked questions below, check every answer with an explanation, and track what you get wrong.

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Practice questions on National Symbols — with answers

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1. What is the national flower of India?

  1. ALotus
  2. BRose
  3. CMarigold
  4. DJasmine
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Answer: A

The Lotus is the national flower of India.

2. What is the national fruit of India?

  1. AMango
  2. BBanana
  3. CApple
  4. DGuava
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Answer: A

Mango is the national fruit of India.

3. What is the national currency symbol of India, adopted in 2010?

  1. A₹
  2. BRs
  3. CINR
  4. D$
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Answer: A

India adopted its unique Rupee symbol (₹) in 2010, designed by Udaya Kumar.

4. When was the National Flag of India adopted by the Constituent Assembly?

  1. A22 July 1947
  2. B26 January 1950
  3. C15 August 1947
  4. D26 November 1949
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Answer: A

The National Flag of India was adopted by the Constituent Assembly on 22 July 1947.

5. How many spokes are there in the Ashoka Chakra depicted on the National Flag?

  1. A24
  2. B20
  3. C32
  4. D16
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Answer: A

The Ashoka Chakra on the National Flag has 24 spokes, representing the 24 hours of the day.

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