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National Symbols of India Quiz: 10 Questions with Answers

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Tiger, peacock, lotus, banyan: India's national symbols are a GK favourite. How many do you know?

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1What is the national fruit of India?

  1. Apple
  2. Banana
  3. Jackfruit
  4. Mango
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Answer: D. Mango. The mango is the national fruit of India.

2Which animal was declared the national heritage animal of India in 2010?

  1. Tiger
  2. Elephant
  3. Cow
  4. Rhino
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Answer: B. Elephant. The elephant was declared the national heritage animal in 2010.

3What is the ratio of width to length of the national flag?

  1. 3:4
  2. 1:1
  3. 1:2
  4. 2:3
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Answer: D. 2:3. The width to length ratio of the flag is 2:3.

4What is the national tree of India?

  1. Banyan
  2. Neem
  3. Peepal
  4. Mango
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Answer: A. Banyan. The banyan tree is the national tree.

5Who wrote the national song "Vande Mataram"?

  1. Rabindranath Tagore
  2. Muhammad Iqbal
  3. Bankim Chandra Chatterjee
  4. Sarojini Naidu
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Answer: C. Bankim Chandra Chatterjee. Bankim Chandra Chatterjee wrote it in his novel Anandamath.

6Who wrote the national anthem "Jana Gana Mana"?

  1. Kazi Nazrul Islam
  2. Subramania Bharati
  3. Rabindranath Tagore
  4. Bankim Chandra Chatterjee
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Answer: C. Rabindranath Tagore. Rabindranath Tagore wrote it. The full anthem takes about 52 seconds to sing.

7How many spokes does the Ashoka Chakra on the national flag have?

  1. 32
  2. 12
  3. 20
  4. 24
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Answer: D. 24. The navy blue Ashoka Chakra has 24 spokes.

8The national emblem is taken from the Lion Capital of Ashoka at:

  1. Sanchi
  2. Delhi
  3. Bodh Gaya
  4. Sarnath
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Answer: D. Sarnath. It comes from the Lion Capital at Sarnath, near Varanasi.

9What is the motto written below the national emblem?

  1. Vande Mataram
  2. Ahimsa Paramo Dharma
  3. Jai Hind
  4. Satyameva Jayate
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Answer: D. Satyameva Jayate. "Satyameva Jayate" means "Truth alone triumphs", from the Mundaka Upanishad.

10What is the national aquatic animal of India?

  1. Ganges river dolphin
  2. Turtle
  3. Blue whale
  4. Crocodile
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Answer: A. Ganges river dolphin. The Ganges river dolphin was declared the national aquatic animal in 2009.
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Sources: Government of India (knowindia.india.gov.in). Found a mistake? Use "Report a mistake" in the timed quiz.