National Symbols, Days & Honours

Question 1

The national animal of India is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Royal Bengal Tiger — Royal Bengal Tiger is India's national animal (since 1973). Lion was replaced.‌​‍

Answer

Lion

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Elephant

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Peacock

Question 2

The national bird of India is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Peacock — The Indian Peacock is the national bird, designated in 1963.‌​‍

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Parrot

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Eagle

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Sparrow

Question 3

India's national game is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Hockey — Hockey is traditionally considered India's national game, though no official gazette notification exists.‌​‍

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Cricket

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Football

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Kabaddi

Question 4

Teachers' Day is celebrated on:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

5 September — 5 September (Dr. ‌​‍S. Radhakrishnan's birthday) = Teachers' Day. ‌​‍14 Nov = Children's Day (Jawaharlal Nehru's birthday).

Answer

14 November

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2 October

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15 August

Question 5

The highest civilian award in India is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Bharat Ratna — Bharat Ratna is the highest civilian award. ‌​‍Order: Bharat Ratna > Padma Vibhushan > Padma Bhushan > Padma Shri.

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Padma Shri

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Padma Bhushan

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Padma Vibhushan

Question 6

The National Song of India is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Vande Mataram — Vande Mataram (from Bankim Chandra's Anandamath) is the National Song. ‌​‍Jana Gana Mana is the National Anthem.

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Jana Gana Mana

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Saare Jahan Se Achcha

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Sare Jahaan Se Achchha

Question 7

Constitution Day is celebrated on:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

26 November — 26 November = Constitution Day (adopted in 1949). ‌​‍26 January = Republic Day (came into effect 1950).

Answer

26 January

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15 August

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2 October

Question 8

National Science Day is on:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

28 February — 28 February = National Science Day (C.V. ‌​‍Raman discovered Raman Effect on this day in 1928).

Answer

11 May

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15 January

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21 June

Question 9

The national motto 'Satyameva Jayate' means:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Truth Alone Triumphs — Satyameva Jayate = Truth Alone Triumphs (from Mundaka Upanishad).‌​‍

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Victory is ours

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Unity in Diversity

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Jai Hind

Question 10

International Yoga Day is on:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

21 June — 21 June = International Day of Yoga, declared by UN in 2014 on India's proposal.‌​‍

Answer

5 June

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21 March

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2 October

Question 11

The Ashoka Chakra (military decoration) is awarded for:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Bravery in peacetime — Ashoka Chakra is India's highest peacetime gallantry award. ‌​‍Param Vir Chakra is for wartime.

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Sports excellence

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Bravery in wartime

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Academic achievement

Question 12

National Youth Day is celebrated on:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

12 January — 12 January = National Youth Day (Swami Vivekananda's birthday).‌​‍

Answer

15 January

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26 January

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14 November

Question 13

The National Heritage Animal of India is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Elephant — The Elephant was declared India's National Heritage Animal in 2010.‌​‍

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Tiger

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Cow

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Camel

Question 14

World Environment Day is:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

5 June — 5 June = World Environment Day. ‌​‍22 April = Earth Day. 22 March = World Water Day.

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22 March

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22 April

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16 September

Question 15

Hindi Divas is celebrated on:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

14 September — 14 September = Hindi Divas. ‌​‍On this day in 1949, Hindi was adopted as an official language.

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26 January

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15 August

Answer

2 October

National Symbols, Days & Honours