National Emblems, Symbols, Animal, Flower, Bird Quiz Questions - 3

Question: 11

Write note our National Calendar?

The Government of India followed a calendar based on Saka year. It was declared on 22-03-1957.

This calendar recognised as national calendar. Saka year has 365 days.

The Gregarian calendar system is also followed in our country.

Question: 12

What are the occasions on which our National Anthem is sung or played?

i. Our National Anthem is sung on the Independence day and the Republic day celebrations.

ii. It is sung in government functions, schools and colleges on all important occasions.

Question: 13

What is the significance of our National emblem?

i. Our National emblem consists of four lions sitting back to back on a circular pedestal.

ii. The lions represent power and energy.

iii. The base has a horse on the left, a wheel in the centre and a bull on the right.

iv. The horse signifies energy and speed.

v. The bull stands or hard work and steadiness.

vi. The chakra represents dharma and right eousness.

vii. Below the crest, the motto of India “Satyameva Jayate” is inscribed.

Question: 14

Who wrote Vandemataram?

Our National Anthem was composed by the great national poet Rabindranath Tagore.