National Symbols Questions for SSC CGL (with Answers)

Answer: C. Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay

'Vande Mataram' was written by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay and is part of his novel 'Anandamath'.

Answer: B. 24

The Ashoka Chakra on the National Flag has 24 spokes.

Answer: A. Sarnath

The National Emblem is adapted from the Lion Capital of Ashoka at Sarnath, near Varanasi.

Answer: A. Tiger

The Royal Bengal Tiger is India's National Animal, adopted in 1973 in place of the lion.

Answer: A. Indian Peacock

The Indian Peacock (Peafowl) is the National Bird of India, protected under the Wildlife (Protection) Act.

Answer: A. Banyan

The Banyan (Ficus benghalensis) is the National Tree of India.

Answer: D. Saka era

The National Calendar of India is based on the Saka era and was adopted on 22 March 1957.

Answer: B. Ganges River Dolphin

The Ganges River Dolphin was declared India's National Aquatic Animal in 2009.

Answer: C. 2:3

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

Answer: B. Mundaka Upanishad

'Satyameva Jayate' (Truth alone triumphs) is taken from the Mundaka Upanishad.

Answer: B. Elephant

The elephant was declared the National Heritage Animal of India in 2010 to boost its conservation.

Answer: A. 1911

'Jana Gana Mana' was first sung on 27 December 1911 at the Calcutta session of the Indian National Congress.