MISCELLANEOUS Flashcards
when was the Indian national flag adopted
July 22, 1947, by the Constituent
Assembly
the indian flag was designed by
Sachindra Prasad Bose and Hemchandra Kanungo
The first unofficial Indian national flag was reportedly hoisted on which date and where
August 7,
1906, in Kolkata at Parsee Bagan Square (Green Park)
Which article of the Indian Constitution obliges every
citizen to respect the national flag and the national
anthem?
Article 51A (a)
Who is recognized as the architect of India’s National
Flag?
Pingali Venkayya
In which year did Madame Cama and her group of exiled
revolutionaries hoist an Indian flag in Germany, marking
the first time the Indian flag was flown on foreign soil?
1907
What is the ratio of the width to the length of the
National Flag of India as proposed in Nehru’s
resolution?
2:3
when and who presented the
resolution for the adoption of the national flag.
July 22, 1947, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru
(Nehru proposed, “Resolved that the National
Flag of India shall be horizontal tricolour of deep Saffron (Kesari),white and dark green in equal proportion)
Which act prohibits the disrespect or insult of the national flag, the Constitution, and other national
symbols
The Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971
Name the code that has the provision -The flag should occupy a position of honour and be distinctly placed
The Flag Code of India, 2002
AICC session in 1906 was held in which city and under who’s leadership
Calcutta; Dadabhai Naoroji
Har Ghar Tiranga Campaign was launched under which Mahotsav
Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav
The campaign aims to foster a personal connection with the national flag and inspire patriotism and
commitment to nation-building
Who Authored the book Bharatha Deshaniki Oka Jatiya Patakam (National flag of India) in 1916
Pingali Venkayya
Pingali Venkayya submitted the design of the flag in which session of the AICC
Bezwada (now Vijaywada) AICC session in 1921. Gandhi suggested adding a white band for peace
and a spinning wheel for progress
