48 National symbol of India and their meaning

 

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 

 Tiranga

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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- 

India Rupee

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

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

Indian Louts

7.National Fruit

Mango
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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

Indian Banyan

9. National Animal

Bengal Tiger
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10. National Bird

Indian Peafowl


11. National Reptile
King Cobra

12. National Aquatic Animal

Ganga River Dolphin
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national aquatic animal of india

13. National Heritage Animal

Indian Elephant

14. National Language

Hindi

15. National Game

Hockey

16. National Book

Gita

17. National Mountain

Nanda Devi

18. National aquatic Reptile

Gharial

19. National Aquatic Bird

Kingfisher

20. National Amphibian

Frog

21. National Heritage Mammal

Gray Langur

22. National Heritage Bird

Brahminy kite or Indian Eagle

23. National Vegetable

Pumpkin

24. Oath of Allegiance

National Pledge

25. National Song

Vande Matram
Adopted on: 24 January 1950
Written By:  Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay
Playing Time: 52 sec

26. National Anthem

Jana Gana Mana

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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