48 National symbol of India and their meaning
National symbol of India represent the identity elements and distinctive characteristic of the country. These symbols have been chosen very carefully and depict the culture and nature of India.It is very important topic for government exams like IBPS, SSC, CTET, KVS, DSSSB, RRB, UPSC are some of the exams in wshich one or two questions from this section are asked in G.K. section.
Here is the list of national symbols of incredible India you should know.
1.National Flag
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Tiranga also called tricolor is the national flag of India.
It has three colors orange at top which signifies sacrifice and patriotism
middle is white stands for truth with Ashoka Chakra in the middle of the white
is a blue wheel, at bottom green color for life and prosperity.
2.National Currency-
This symbol was officially adopted in 2010 and started in
circulation on 8th July 2011.
3. National Emblem
The Lion Capital of Ashoka at Sarnath or Ashok Stambha is the National Emblem
of India.
4.National Calendar
Saka Era with Chaitra month
5.National River
Ganga river is the national river of India and the most
sacred river to Hindus.
Ganga is also the longest river in India.
6.National Flower
7.National Fruit
national fruit of India |
India is home to more than 100 varieties of the Mango
fruits.
Mango is also known as 'King of fruits'.
8. National Tree
9. National Animal
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national aquatic animal of india |
13. National Heritage Animal
14. National Language
15. National Game
16. National Book
17. National Mountain
18. National aquatic Reptile
19. National Aquatic Bird
20. National Amphibian
21. National Heritage Mammal
22. National Heritage Bird
Brahminy kite or Indian Eagle
23. National Vegetable
24. Oath of Allegiance
25. National Song
26. National Anthem
Adopted on: 24 January 1950
Written By: Rabindranath Tagore
Playing Time: 52 sec
27. National icon of India
Gateway of India
28. National Gurudwara of India
Golden Temple
29. National fort of India
Lal Qila
30. National Instrument of India
Veena Vina
31. National Dance of India
Bharatanatyam
32. Mother of the Nation
Nightingale of India, Sarojini Naidu
33. Father of India
Mahatma Gandhi
34. National Poet of India
Ravindra Nath Tagore
35. National Deity or God of India
Lord Ganesh
36. National Epic of India
Mahabharat
Mahabharata is one of the most important ancient Epic of
India.
37. National Symbolic Icon of India
Ashoka Chakra
38. National Airline of
India
Air India
39. National female dress of India
Saree
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40. National male dress of India
Dhoti
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41. National Dish of India
Indian Khichdi style
42. National Spice of India
Turmeric
43. National Sweet of India
Jalebi
44. National Gemstone of India
Star Sapphire stone
45.National beverage of India
Chai or Tea
46. National Sentence of India
Satyamev Jayate
47. National Foreign Policy
Non-Alignment
48. National Information Letter
White Letter
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