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/