SCHOOL LEVEL ACTIVITY _ NATIONAL FLAG ADOPTION DAY IN INDIA

INTRODUCTION

Date – 22

July 2018

National Flag Adoption Day will be celebrated on 22

July 2018 this year. We at Desh Apnayen

recommend all our partner schools to spread the knowledge of the importance of our Indian National Flag

and how it is designed and adopted in free India. On this occasion, we have designed a unique Quiz.

• The quiz has 20 questions in total.

• Students of Grade 6-9, and teachers can participate in this Quiz. The information and resources

can be shared with participants one week in advance.

• Some of the information is given here for your reference and preparation along with a link for

additional resources.

• Share the results with DA through your valuable feedback on the activity.

Let’ test our knowledge about our National flag…..

INFORMATION – FOR REFERENCE

"A flag is not only a symbol of our independence but also the freedom of all people."

- Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru

Every free nation of the world has its flag. It is a symbol of a free country. The National Flag of India was

adopted in its present form during the meeting of Constituent Assembly held on the 22 July 1947, a few

days before India's independence from the British on 15 August 1947. It served as the national flag of the

Dominion of India between 15 August 1947 and 26 January 1950 and that of the Republic of India after

that. In India, the term "tricolour" refers to the Indian national flag.

The National flag of India is a horizontal tricolour of deep saffron (Kesari) at the top, white in the middle

and dark green at the bottom in equal proportion. The ratio of the width of the flag to its length is two to

three. In the centre of the white band is a navy blue wheel which represents the chakra. 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.

Evolution of the Tricolour

It is amazing to see the various changes that our National Flag went through since its first inception. It was

discovered or recognised during our national struggle for freedom. The evolution of the Indian National

Flag sailed through many vicissitudes to arrive at what it is today. In one way it reflects the political

developments in the nation.

Colours of the Flag

In the national flag of India the top band is of Saffron colour, indicating the strength and courage of the

country. The white middle band indicates peace and truth with the Dharma Chakra. The last band is green

in colour shows the fertility, growth and auspiciousness of the land.

The Chakra

This Dharma Chakra depicted the "wheel of the law" in the Sarnath Lion Capital made by the 3rd-century

BC Mauryan Emperor Ashoka. The chakra intends to show that there is life in movement and death in

stagnation.

Flag Code

On 26th January 2002, the Indian flag code was modified, and after several years of independence, the

citizens of India were finally allowed to hoist the Indian flag over their homes, offices and factories on any

day and not just National days as was the case earlier. Now Indians can proudly display the national flag

anywhere and anytime, as long as the provisions of the Flag Code are strictly followed to avoid any

disrespect to the tricolour. For the sake of convenience, the Flag Code of India, 2002, has been divided

into three parts. Part I of the Code contains a general description of the National Flag. Part II of the Code

is devoted to the display of the National Flag by members of the public, private organisations, educational

institutions, etc. Part III of the Code relates to display of the National Flag by Central and State

governments and their organisations and agencies.

More resources –

http://knowindia.gov.in/my-india-my-pride/indian-tricolor.php

http://www.indiacelebrating.com/events/indian-national-flag-adoption-day/

http://iseeindia.com/2012/08/30/few-interesting-facts-about-the-indian-national-flag/

QUIZ ON NATIONAL FLAG

1. When do we celebrate National Flag Adoption Day in India?

a. 15

August

b. 26

January

c. 14

November

d. 22

July

2. Who designed the National flag of India?

a. Pingali Venkayya

b. Rabindranath Tagore

c. Banikim Chandra Chattopadhyay

d. Mahatma Gandhi

3. What is the sequence of tricolour in Indian flag?

a. White, Saffron, Green

b. Saffron, White, Green

c. Green, Saffron, White

d. Saffron, Green, White

4. What is the significance of the Ashoka Chakra on the Indian flag?

a. Peace

b. Motion or movement

c. Prosperity

d. Courage

5. How many spokes are there on the Ashoka Chakra?

a. 29

b. 16

c. 24

d. 14

6. What does the colour saffron on our national flag stand for?

a. Prosperity

b. Truth and simplicity

c. Love and belongingness

d. Strength and courage

7. What does the colour green on our national flag stand for?

a. Prosperity

b. fertility, growth and auspiciousness of the land

c. Love and belongingness

d. Strength and courage

8. What does the colour white on our national flag stand for?

a. Peace and truth

b. fertility, growth and auspiciousness of the land

c. Love and belongingness

d. Strength and courage

9. Which among the following is the correct ratio of length and breadth of National Flag of

India?

a. 3:2

b. 2:3

c. 4:3

d. 3:4

10. The National Flag was first presented to the nation on behalf of women of India at the

midnight session of the Assembly on :

a. 15th August 1947

b. 14th August 1947

c. 26th January 1947

d. 15th August 1950

11. What is the colour of the Chakra (wheel) of India’s National Flag?

a. Light blue

b. Blue-black

c. Navy blue

d. Dark green

12. From where has the design of the wheel on white band of Indian National Flag been

taken?

a. Throne of Ashoka the Great

b. Charkha, the symbol of Khadi movement

c. Abacus of the Sarnath Lion Capital of Ashoka

d. Symbol of industrialisation

13. What is the size of three horizontal stripes of the National Tricolour Flag of India?

a. The white stripe is larger than the other two

b. There is no fixed ratio of the size of the three stripes

c. All the three stripes are equal in size

d. The green stripe is slightly larger than saffron and saffron is slightly smaller than white

14. National Flag of India was presented to the Nation on behalf of :

a. Indian National Congress

b. People of India

c. Women of India

d. Freedom Fighters

15. Which of the following statements concerning Indian National Flag is correct?

a. No other Flag is to be placed above it

b. No other Emblem is to be placed above it

c. The flag is not to be carried flat

d. All the above statements are correct

16. When was the flag for free India adopted?

a. 15th Aug 1947

b. 22nd July 1947

c. 26th Jan 1953

d. 1st Jan 1953

17. After India became a free nation, where did the first outdoor official flag hoisting take

place in the world?

a. Canada

b. Pakistan

c. U.S.A

d. Australia

18. Which of the following work comes under the category of crime?

a. Wearing the flag down the knee

b. Using the National Flag made of plastic

c. Use of National Flag for business, business or profession

d. All of the above

19. Which colour remains at the top while hoisting the National Flag?

a. Green

b. White

c. Saffron

d. Red

20. Where can the National Flag be hoisted?

a. At Rashtrapati Bhavan

b. At Parliament House

c. At the houses of common people

d. All of the above

ANSWER KEY –

1. Answer – d. National flag adoption day 2018 of India will be celebrated by the people all

over India on 22

of July.

2. Answer – a. The Indian National Flag, designed by Pingali Venkayya

3. Answer – b.

4. Answer – b. Motion or movement

5. Answer – c. 24

6. Answer – Strength and courage

7. Answer – b. fertility, growth and auspiciousness of the land

8. Answer – a. Peace and truth

9. Answer – a. [3:2] The Flag is rectangular with the ratio of the length to the height (width)

being 3:2.

10. Answer – b. 14th August 1947

11. Answer – c. Navy blue

12. Answer – c. Abacus of the Sarnath Lion Capital of Ashoka

13. Answer – c. All the three stripes are equal in size

14. Answer – c. Women of India

15. Answer – d. All the above statements are correct

16. Answer – b. 22nd July 1947

17. Answer – d. Australia

18. Answer – d. All of the above

19. Answer – c. Saffron

20. Answer – d. Explanation: From January 26, 2002, the National Flag code has been changed.

Now Indians have been given the freedom to hoist the National Flag at any time proudly,

and anywhere.