National Symbols Book Back Questions 6th Social Science Lesson 13

6th Social Science Lesson 13

13] National Symbols

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There is a Peacock Sanctuary at Viralimalai in the district of Pudukottai (Tamil Nadu) .

Tamil Nadu’s Natural Symbols: Animal – Nilgiri Tahr, Bird – Emerald dove, Flower – Gloriosa Superba, Tree – Palmyrah tree.

Kodi Kaatha Kumaran: Tirupur Kumaran was born in Chennimalai of Erode district. As a youth, he actively participated in the freedom struggle for India. In 1932, when Gandhiji was arrested, protests were held against the arrest all over the country. When protests were held for Gandhiji’s release, Tirupur Kumaran took active part in it. He lost his life when the police attacked violently. He held on to the tricolour flag even when he died. He was honoured with the title, ‘Kodi Kaatha Kumaran.’ The Government of India has released a postal stamp on his centenary year to remember Tirupur Kumaran’s sacrifice and dedication to the nation.

The four lions, chosen from the Sarnath pillar of Ashoka as our embem, is now placed in the Sarnath Museum.

The National flag was designed by Pingali Venkayya from Andhra Pradesh. The first Indian Flag was woven at Gudiyatham in Vellore district of Tamil Nadu. This flag was hoisted by Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru on 15^th August 1947 at Red Fort (Delhi) . This flag is now an exhibit at the St. George’s Fort Museum, Chennai.

National Song: On 27^th December 1911 this National anthem was sung for the first time during the Congress committee meet held at Kolkata.

On January 29, the third day of the Republic day, the celebrations are brought to an end with the “Beating Reteat” ceremony. This is performed by the bands of Indian Army, Navy and Airforce. The President of India is the chief guest of this day. Rashtrapati Bhavan will be illuminated at 6pm as a part of the celebration.

Choose the best answers:

1. The National Song Vande Mataram was composed by _______________

(a) Pingali Venkayya

(b) Rabindra Nath Tagore

(c) Bankim Chandra Chatterjee

(d) Gandhiji

2. Which is the National Anthem of India?

(a) Jana Gana Mana

(b) Vande Mataram

(c) Amar Sonar Bangla

(d) Neerarum kaduluduththa

3. Who wrote the most famous novel Anand Math?

(a) Akbar

(b) Rabindra Nath Tagore

(c) Bankim Chandra Chatterjee

(d) Jawaharlal Nehru

4. ___________ birthday is celebrated as the International Day of non violence?

(a) Mahatma Gandhi

(b) Subash Chandra Bose

(c) Sardar Vallabhai Patel

(d) Jawaharlal Nehru

5. The colour of the Asoka chakra found in our flag is ____________

(a) Sky blue

(b) Navy blue

(c) Blue

(d) Green

6. The first flag ever flown after the Independence is stores in ___________

(a) Chennai fort Museum

(b) Delhi Museum

(c) Saranath Museum

(d) Kolkata Museum

7. The National Anthem was written by _____________

(a) Devandranath Tagore

(b) Bharathiyar

(c) Rabindranath Tagore

(d) Balagangadhar Tilak

8. The time taken to play the National Anthem is ______________

(a) 50 seconds

(b) 52 minutes

(c) 52 seconds

(d) 20 seconds

9. “Vande Mataram” was first sung by ____________ at the 1896 session of the National Congress.

(a) Bankim Chandra Chatterjee

(b) Rabindranath Tagore

(c) Mahatma Gandhi

(d) Sarojini Naidu

10. _______________ hoists the flag on Independence Day in Delhi.

(a) The Prime Minister

(b) The President

(c) Vice President

(d) Any Political leader

Fill in the blanks:

1. The National emblem was adopted from the Ashoka pillar of _____________

2. The National fruit of India is ______________

3. The National Bird of India is ______________

4. Our National tree is the ______________

5. The Flag which was flown in 1947 Independence Day was weaved in ___________

6. The Indian National Flag was designed by ____________

7. _______________ started the Saka Era.

8. The longest river in India is ____________

9. The Indian Rupee symbol was designed by _____________

10. The Chakra of the National Flag has _____________ spokes.

Choose the best answers:

1. The Lion Capital is now the ____________ museum. (Kolkata/Sarnath)

2. The National Anthem was adopted in ____________ (1950/1947)

3. _____________ is declared as our National Micro organism. (Lacto bacillus/Rhizobium)

Fill in the blanks:

1. Saffron – Courage; White – ____________

2. Horse – Energy; Bull – ____________

3. 1947 – Independence Day; 1950 – ___________

Match the following:

1. Rabindranath Tagore – (a) National Song

2. Bankim Chandra Chatterjee – (b) National Flag

3. Pingali Venkayya – (c) Astro Physicist

4. Meghnad Saha – (d) National Anthem

1 2 3 4

(a) a d b c

(b) d a c b

(c) d a c b

(d) d a b c

Match and choose the wrong pair:

1. National Reptile – Tiger

2. National Aquatic Animal – Lacto bacillus

3. National Heritage Animal – King Cobra

4. National Micro organism – Dolphin

Choose the wrong sentence:

1. The ratio of our National Flag’s length and breadth is 3:2

(a) The Chakra has 24 spokes

(b) The Chakra is Sky Blue in colour

2. The National Flag was designed by Pingali Venkayya

(a) The First ever flown Flag after the Independence is stored in Kolkata Museum

(b) The First National Flag was weaved in Gudiyattam

Choose the correct sentence:

1. August 15 is celebrated as the Independence Day.

2. November 26 is celebrated as the Republic Day.

3. October 12 is celebrated as Gandhi Jayanti.

Answers:

Choose the best answers:

1. Bankim Chandra Chatterjee 2. Jana Gana Mana 3. Bankim Chandra Chatterjee

4. Mahatma Gandhi 5. Navy blue 6. Chennai fort Museum 7. Rabindranath Tagore

8. 52 seconds 9. Sarojini Naidu 10. The Prime Minister

Fill in the blanks:

1. Sarnath Pillars 2. Mango 3. Peacock 4. Banyan 5. Gudiyatham 6. Pingali Venkayya

7. Kanishka 8. Ganges 9. D. Udhaya Kumar 10. 24

Choose the best answers:

1. Sarnath 2. 1950 3. Lacto bacillus

Fill in the blanks:

1. Peace 2. Hard work 3. Republic day

Match the following:

1. National Anthem 2. National Song 3. National Flag 4. Astro Physicist

Match and choose the wrong pair:

1. National Reptile – King Cobra

2. National Aquatic Animal – Dolphin

3. National Heritage Animal – Elephant

4. National Micro-organism – Lacto bacillus

National Heritage Animal is Elephant. Tiger is the National Animal.

Choose the wrong sentence:

1. The Chakra is Sky Blue in colour
2. The First ever flown Flag after the Independence is stored in Kolkata Museum

Choose the correct sentences:

August 15 is celebrated as the Independence Day.