Polity · X-Factor Notes
National Symbols revision notes for UPPCS Prelims.
High-Yield Revision| Concept | What to remember | Asked in UPPCS |
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| Design and Adoption | The present design of the national flag was adopted by the Constituent Assembly on 22 July, 1947. | |
| Shape and Ratio | The flag is rectangular in shape. The ratio of the length of the flag to its width is 3:2. | |
| Colors and Symbolism | Deep Saffron (top band) symbolizes strength and courage. White (middle band) symbolizes peace and truth. Dark Green (bottom band) symbolizes fertility, growth, and auspiciousness of the land. | |
| The Chakra (Wheel) | It is a navy blue wheel in the center of the white band. It is the symbol of Justice. | |
| Chakra Design Source | Its design is derived from the wheel found on the abacus of the Sarnath lion capital of Ashoka. | |
| Number of Spokes | The chakra has 24 spokes. | |
| Designer | The National flag was designed by Pingali Venkayya. |
| Concept | What to remember | Asked in UPPCS |
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| National Anthem | 'Jana Gana Mana' was adopted as the National Anthem of India by the Constituent Assembly on 24 January, 1950. | |
| Anthem Rendition Time | A complete or formal rendition of the national anthem takes fifty-two seconds. A shortened version takes 20 seconds. | |
| State Emblem Source |
| Extracted from the Ashoka pillar at Sarnath (Varanasi). |
| State Emblem Adoption | Adopted by the Government of India on 26 January, 1950. |
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| Flag Code Reference | The description of the importance of three colors and the wheel in the flag by Dr. S. Radhakrishnan is mentioned in the Flag code of India. |
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