Question
The centre of the white portion of the National Flag of India is adorned by a navy-blue Ashoka Chakra, a wheel with _______ spokes.
The correct answer is
24
The correct answer is 24.
Key Points
- The Ashoka Chakra is also known as the Wheel of Time which has 24 spokes representing the 24 hours of the day and symbolizes the movement of time.
- In place of the spinning wheel symbol of the pre-independence version of the flag, the Ashoka Chakra is presented in deep blue (navy blue) on a white background.
- The wheel indicates that there is life in motion and death in stagnation.
- It represents the dynamism of peaceful change.
Additional Information
- National Flag:
- Our national flag is called the Tricolor, which means the tricolor was adopted by the Constituent Assembly on July 22, 1947.
- It is made of khadi, which is spun domestically from Indian cotton as a symbol of nationalism and freedom.
- It has three equal horizontal stripes.
- The top stripe is saffron, which represents strength and courage.
- The middle part is white, which signifies the honesty, purity, and peace of the country.
- The bottom green color represents prosperity, fertility, and growth.
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Important Questions from National Symbols and Flag Code
On which day was the National Emblem of India adopted?
With reference to the Constituent Assembly, which of the following statements is correct?
Which of the following is the national aquatic animal of India?
The ______ is a bird which symbolises peace.
A 'charkha' was placed at the centre of the tricolour flag of the Indian National Congress adopted in the year _____.
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