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National Symbols Quiz

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National Symbols Quiz is a free, 25-minute, 25-mark practice quiz on AajExam rated at medium difficulty, designed to help candidates preparing for SSC, UPSC, Banking, Railway and State PSC government competitive exams sharpen their command of nationalsymbols (General Studies). Every question on this quiz ships with a detailed step-by-step solution so you don't just learn the right answer — you learn the reasoning and shortcuts top scorers use to crack similar questions faster on the actual exam day. Why National Symbols Quiz matters in your preparation: government exam-conducting bodies repeatedly draw questions from the same chapters and the same skill-clusters across recruitment cycles. By attempting focused topic-wise quizzes like this one, you build pattern recognition — the ability to spot which formula, rule or trick applies the moment you see a question. Toppers consistently report that 5-10 quizzes on a single topic delivers more exam-day score gain than 20+ unfocused full-length mocks, because targeted drilling exposes your specific sub-topic weaknesses with surgical precision. How to use this quiz effectively: attempt it in one sitting under the 25-minute timer, without referring to notes or external resources — simulate exam-day conditions exactly. After submission, review the auto-generated analytics to see your accuracy, time per question and section-wise performance. Then go through every wrong and skipped question with the explanation, mentally tagging the underlying concept rather than just memorising the answer. Revisit this quiz after 7-10 days; your second attempt should be 15-20% faster with noticeably better accuracy. Bookmark this page and revisit weekly as we add new quizzes on related topics. AajExam quiz design principles: every quiz on the platform is curated by subject experts using the actual question formats, difficulty distributions and time pressures of the target government exams. We deliberately avoid generic "textbook" questions in favour of exam-replicating ones. Solutions are written in plain English (and Hindi where source material was bilingual), with step-by-step working for quantitative problems, grammar rules for English questions, and direct reference statements for general awareness items. Performance analytics after each attempt include accuracy, attempt rate, time spent per question, and an estimated all-India percentile so you know exactly where you stand against other candidates. This quiz is completely free to attempt. You only need a free AajExam account to track your performance across attempts, view detailed solutions and unlock the platform-wide analytics dashboard. The platform is mobile-friendly and works seamlessly on smartphones, tablets and desktops — so you can sharpen your nationalsymbols (General Studies) skills in any spare 15-minute window.

National Symbols Quiz — Questions with Solutions

All 25 questions from this quiz with the correct answer and explanation. Attempt them yourself first, then open each solution to check your reasoning.

  1. Q1.India's national emblem is adapted from which historical monument?

    • A.Lion Capital of Ashoka at Sarnath
    • B.Red Fort
    • C.Taj Mahal
    • D.Qutub Minar
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    Answer: A. Lion Capital of Ashoka at Sarnath

    India's national emblem is based on the Lion Capital of Ashoka.

  2. Q2.The motto inscribed below India's national emblem is:

    • A.Satyameva Jayate
    • B.Vande Mataram
    • C.Jai Hind
    • D.Satyagraha
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    Answer: A. Satyameva Jayate

    'Satyameva Jayate' (Truth alone triumphs) is inscribed on the emblem.

  3. Q3.India's national tree is the:

    • A.Banyan tree
    • B.Peepal tree
    • C.Neem tree
    • D.Mango tree
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    Answer: A. Banyan tree

    The Banyan tree is designated as India's national tree.

  4. Q4.India's national fruit is the:

    • A.Mango
    • B.Banana
    • C.Apple
    • D.Guava
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    Answer: A. Mango

    Mango is recognised as India's national fruit.

  5. Q5.India's national aquatic animal is the:

    • A.Ganges River Dolphin
    • B.Blue Whale
    • C.Gharial
    • D.Olive Ridley Turtle
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    Answer: A. Ganges River Dolphin

    The Ganges River Dolphin is India's national aquatic animal.

  6. Q6.India's national river is the:

    • A.Ganga
    • B.Yamuna
    • C.Godavari
    • D.Brahmaputra
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    Answer: A. Ganga

    The Ganga is recognised as India's national river.

  7. Q7.The national flag of India was adopted on:

    • A.22 July 1947
    • B.15 August 1947
    • C.26 January 1950
    • D.2 October 1947
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    Answer: A. 22 July 1947

    India's national flag was formally adopted on 22 July 1947.

  8. Q8.The width-to-length ratio of the Indian national flag is:

    • A.2:3
    • B.1:2
    • C.3:4
    • D.1:1
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    Answer: A. 2:3

    The Indian flag has a width-to-length ratio of 2:3.

  9. Q9.The colour saffron on the Indian flag represents:

    • A.Courage and sacrifice
    • B.Peace and truth
    • C.Growth and fertility
    • D.Wealth
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    Answer: A. Courage and sacrifice

    Saffron symbolises courage and sacrifice in the Indian flag.

  10. Q10.The colour white on the Indian flag represents:

    • A.Peace and truth
    • B.Courage
    • C.Growth
    • D.Prosperity
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    Answer: A. Peace and truth

    White symbolises peace and truth on the Indian flag.

  11. Q11.The colour green on the Indian flag represents:

    • A.Growth and fertility
    • B.Courage
    • C.Peace
    • D.Sacrifice
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    Answer: A. Growth and fertility

    Green symbolises growth and fertility on the Indian flag.

  12. Q12.India's national anthem takes approximately how long to sing in full?

    • A.52 seconds
    • B.20 seconds
    • C.2 minutes
    • D.5 minutes
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    Answer: A. 52 seconds

    The full national anthem takes about 52 seconds to sing.

  13. Q13.India's national calendar is based on which era?

    • A.Saka era
    • B.Gregorian era only
    • C.Vikram Samvat only
    • D.Hijri era
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    Answer: A. Saka era

    The Indian national calendar is based on the Saka era.

  14. Q14.India's national game, traditionally cited, is:

    • A.Hockey
    • B.Cricket
    • C.Kabaddi
    • D.Football
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    Answer: A. Hockey

    Hockey is traditionally cited as India's national game.

  15. Q15.The national heritage animal of India is the:

    • A.Elephant
    • B.Tiger
    • C.Lion
    • D.Peacock
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    Answer: A. Elephant

    The elephant has been designated India's national heritage animal.

  16. Q16.The Ashoka Chakra on the Indian flag is coloured:

    • A.Navy blue
    • B.Black
    • C.Green
    • D.Red
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    Answer: A. Navy blue

    The Ashoka Chakra is depicted in navy blue.

  17. Q17.India's currency symbol (Rupee sign) was officially adopted in which year?

    • A.2010
    • B.2005
    • C.2015
    • D.2000
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    Answer: A. 2010

    The Rupee symbol was officially adopted in 2010.

  18. Q18.Who designed the Rupee currency symbol?

    • A.D. Udaya Kumar
    • B.R.K. Laxman
    • C.Raja Ravi Varma
    • D.M.F. Husain
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    Answer: A. D. Udaya Kumar

    D. Udaya Kumar designed India's Rupee symbol.

  19. Q19.India's national pledge, recited in schools, was written by:

    • A.Pydimarri Venkata Subba Rao
    • B.Rabindranath Tagore
    • C.Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay
    • D.Jawaharlal Nehru
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    Answer: A. Pydimarri Venkata Subba Rao

    The Indian national pledge was authored by Pydimarri Venkata Subba Rao.

  20. Q20.The national flower of India is the:

    • A.Lotus
    • B.Rose
    • C.Marigold
    • D.Jasmine
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    Answer: A. Lotus

    The lotus is India's national flower.

  21. Q21.Which of these is depicted at the centre of the Indian flag?

    • A.Ashoka Chakra
    • B.Lotus
    • C.Sun
    • D.Star
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    Answer: A. Ashoka Chakra

    The Ashoka Chakra, a 24-spoke wheel, is at the centre of the flag.

  22. Q22.India's national song 'Vande Mataram' was written by:

    • A.Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay
    • B.Rabindranath Tagore
    • C.Subramania Bharati
    • D.Sarojini Naidu
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    Answer: A. Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay

    Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay wrote 'Vande Mataram'.

  23. Q23.Who designed the original Indian national flag adopted in 1947?

    • A.Pingali Venkayya
    • B.Mahatma Gandhi
    • C.Jawaharlal Nehru
    • D.Subhas Chandra Bose
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    Answer: A. Pingali Venkayya

    Pingali Venkayya is credited with designing the Indian national flag.

  24. Q24.The National Emblem of India was adopted on:

    • A.26 January 1950
    • B.15 August 1947
    • C.22 July 1947
    • D.2 October 1949
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    Answer: A. 26 January 1950

    The State Emblem of India was adopted on 26 January 1950.

  25. Q25.India's national days include Republic Day, Independence Day, and:

    • A.Gandhi Jayanti
    • B.Diwali
    • C.Holi
    • D.Eid
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    Answer: A. Gandhi Jayanti

    Gandhi Jayanti (2 October) is also observed as a national day.

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