National Symbols of India

SUBJECT- GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
NATIONAL SYMBOLS OF INDIA
National Symbols of India

Here is the list of national symbols of India.
Title National Symbols
National Flag Tiranga
National Anthem Jana Gana Mana
National Calendar Saka calendar
National Song Vande Mataram
National Emblem National Emblem of India
National Fruit Mango
National River Ganga
National Animal Royal Bengal Tiger
National Tree Indian Banyan
National Aquatic Animal Ganges River Dolphin

National Bird Indian Peacock
National Currency Indian Rupee
National Reptile King Cobra
National Heritage Animal Indian Elephant
National Flower Lotus
National Vegetable Pumpkin
Oath of Allegiance National Pledge
Importance of National Symbols of India

There are 17 national symbols of India. The Importance of National Symbols is given
below.
1. They exemplify the rich cultural fiber that resides at the core of the country.
2. Infuse a deep sense of pride in the hearts of Indian citizens.
3. Represent a quality unique to India and its citizens.
4. Popularize the object chosen.

5. Help to preserve the chosen national symbol for generations to come.
Here is the detailed information about the national symbols of India.
National Flag: Tiranga

Tiranga is the national flag of India. The flag is designed by Pingali Venkayya and was
adopted by the Constituent Assembly on 22nd July 1947.
The top saffron colour, indicates the strength and courage of the country. The white
middle band indicates peace and truth with Dharma Chakra. The green colour shows
the fertility, growth and auspiciousness of the land. Its design is that of the wheel
which appears on the abacus of the Sarnath Lion Capital of Ashoka. Its diameter
approximates to the width of the white band and it has 24 spokes. The design of the
National Flag was adopted by the Constituent Assembly of India on 22 July 1947.
National Emblem: State Emblem of India

The national emblem of India is adopted from Lion Capital of Ashoka at Sarnath. Its
motto is Satyameva Jayate; ("Truth Alone Triumphs). It features four Asiatic lions
standing back to back, mounted on an abacus with a frieze carrying sculptures in high
relief of an elephant, a galloping horse, a bull and a lion separated by intervening
wheels over a bell-shaped lotus. The National Emblem symbolizes power, courage,
confidence and at the bottom is a horse and a bull with beautiful wheel Dharma chakra
at centre.
National Calendar: Saka Calendar

Saka Calendar was introduced by the Calendar Committee in 1957. The usage of the
Saka Calendar was officially started at 1 Chaitra 1879 Saka Era, or 22 March 1957.
National Anthem: Jana Gana Mana

The National Anthem of India Jana-gana-mana, composed originally in Bengali
by Rabindranath Tagore, was adopted in its Hindi version by the Constituent
Assembly as the National Anthem of India on 24 January 1950. It was first sung on 27
December 1911 at the then Calcutta Session of the Indian National Congress.
The complete song consists of five stanzas. The first stanza contains the full version of
the National Anthem.
National Song: Vande Matram

The song of India is Vande Mataram, composed in Sanskrit by Bankimchandra
Chatterji. On January 24, 1950, the President, Dr. Rajendra Prasad came up with a
statement in the Constituent Assembly, "the song Vande Mataram, which has played
a historic part in the struggle for Indian freedom, shall be honoured equally with Jana
Gana Mana and shall have equal status with it."
The first political occasion when Vande Matram was sung was the 1896 session of the
Indian National Congress. The song was a part of Bankimchandra's most famous novel
Anand Math (1882).
National Currency: Indian Rupee

The Indian rupee (ISO code: INR) is the official currency of the Republic of India. The
issuance of the currency is controlled by the Reserve Bank of India. The Indian rupee
symbol is derived from the Devanagari consonant "र" (ra) and the Latin letter "R" was
adopted in 2010. It has been designed by Udaya Kumar Dharmalingam. The INR
depicts an equality sign that symbolizes the nation's desire to reduce economic
disparity. The design of the INR was selected from among five shortlisted symbols.
According to Udaya Kumar the design is based on the Indian tricolour.
National Animal: Bengal Tiger

Royal Bengal Tiger is the national animal of India and ranks among the biggest cats
in the world. It was adopted as the national animal of India in April 1973 due to the
dwindling population of the tigers. Prior to the tiger the national animal of India was
the Lion.
National Bird: Peacock

The Indian peacock (Pavo cristatus) is the national bird of India. A bird indigenous to
the subcontinent, the peacock represents the unity of vivid colours and finds
references in Indian culture. The Government of India declared the Peacock as the
national bird of India on February 1, 1963. It is found in the drier lowland areas and a
resident breeder across the Indian subcontinent.
National Aquatic Animal: Dolphin

The Ganges river dolphin has been declared as National Aquatic Animal of India by the
Indian government. It is also the city animal of the Guwahati. The South Asian river
dolphin primarily found in the Ganges, Yamuna, Chambal river, Brahmaputra river and
their tributaries.
National Fruit: Mango
Mango (Mangifera indica) , affectionately called King of Fruits is the National fruit of
India. Its sweet fragrance and delectable flavors have won the hearts of many around
the world since time immemorial. As the national fruit of India it represents
prosperity, abundance and richness in favor of the country’s image.
National Flower: Lotus

The national flower of India is Lotus (Nelumbo nucifera). It is an aquatic herb that is
often termed as ‘Padma’ in Sanskrit and enjoys a sacred status among the Indian
culture. The Lotus symbolizes spirituality, fruitfulness, wealth, knowledge,
illumination, along with purity of heart and mind.
National Tree: Banyan Tree

The national tree of India is the Banyan tree, designated formally as Ficus
benghalensis. The tree is often symbol of the fabled ‘Kalpa Vriksha’ or the ‘Tree of Wish
Fullfillment’ as it is associated with longevity and has important medicinal properties.
The very size and life span of the banyan tree makes it a habitat for a large number of
creatures.
National River: Ganga

The Ganges or the Ganga is the national river of India. It originates in the snowfields
of the Gangotri Glacier in the Himalayas as the Bhagirathi River. According to the
Hindus, this is the most sacred river on the earth. Interestingly, the Ganga is also the
longest river in India covering 2,510 km of mountains, plains and valleys. The major
Indian cities through which it passes through are Varanasi, Allahabad and Haridwar.
National Reptile: King Cobra

King Cobra or Snake eater (Ophiophagus hannah) is the National Reptile of India and
is found in the forests of India and Southeast Asia. It is the world longest venomous
snake which is capable of growing up to 19 ft and may live up to 25 years.They have
an ability to inject 6 ml of venom in a single bite. It has its own cultural significance, in
Hinduism King cobra is also known as Nagas and are considered as divine and
worshiped Lord Shiva is often depicted with a cobra coiled around his neck.
National Heritage Animal: Indian Elephant
The Indian Elephant has been declared as National Heritage animal of India,native to
mainland Asia. The Indian elephant has been listed as endangered and threatened by
habitat loss, fragmentation and degradation.
Oath of Allegiance: National Pledge

The National Pledge is an oath of allegiance to the Republic Of India. It is commonly
recited by Indians in unison at public events, especially in schools, and during the
Independence Day and Republic Day celebrations. The pledge was originally
composed in Telugu language by writer Pydimarri Venkata Subba Rao in 1962. It was
first read out in a school in Visakhapatnam in 1963 and was subsequently translated
into various regional languages.

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SUBJECT- GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

NATIONAL SYMBOLS OF INDIA

National Symbols of India

Title National Symbols

National Flag Tiranga

National Anthem Jana Gana Mana

National Calendar Saka calendar

National Song Vande Mataram

National Emblem National Emblem of India

National Fruit Mango

National River Ganga

National Animal Royal Bengal Tiger

National Tree Indian Banyan

National Aquatic Animal Ganges River Dolphin

National Currency Indian Rupee

National Reptile King Cobra

National Heritage Animal Indian Elephant

National Flower Lotus

National Vegetable Pumpkin

Oath of Allegiance National Pledge

Importance of National Symbols of India

4. Popularize the object chosen.

National Flag: Tiranga

National Emblem: State Emblem of India

National Calendar: Saka Calendar

National Anthem: Jana Gana Mana

National Song: Vande Matram

National Currency: Indian Rupee

National Animal: Bengal Tiger

National Bird: Peacock

National Aquatic Animal: Dolphin

National Flower: Lotus

National Tree: Banyan Tree

National River: Ganga

National Reptile: King Cobra

Oath of Allegiance: National Pledge

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