Which member of the Constituent Assembly proposed the resolution that the National Flag of India be a "horizontal tricolour of saffron, white and dark green in equal proportion", with a wheel in navy blue at the centre?
- A.Jawaharlal Nehru
- B.B. R. Ambedkar
- C.Rajendra Prasad
- D.Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel
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Explanation
The correct answer is A, Jawaharlal Nehru. Nehru moved the resolution on the National Flag in the Constituent Assembly on 22 July 1947, and the Assembly adopted it the same day.
The resolution described the flag as a horizontal tricolour of deep saffron (kesari), white and dark green in equal proportion, with a navy blue wheel in the centre of the white band representing the chakra of the Sarnath Lion Capital of Ashoka; the ratio of width to length was to be two to three. The design grew out of the flag of the Indian National Congress associated with Pingali Venkayya, with the charkha replaced by the Ashoka Chakra of 24 spokes. The flag was unfurled as the national flag on 15 August 1947.
B is wrong because Ambedkar chaired the Drafting Committee. C is wrong because Rajendra Prasad was the President of the Constituent Assembly. D is wrong because Patel headed the committees on fundamental rights, minorities and provinces.
Exam tip: Flag resolution moved by Nehru, adopted 22 July 1947; Ashoka Chakra with 24 spokes; ratio 2:3.
Practice Questions
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I. The Constitution of India mentions that the Speaker has the power to adjourn both the Houses sine die.
II. On prorogation, it is only the Speaker who can summon the Houses.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- A.I only
- B.II only
- C.Both I and II
- D.Neither I nor II
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II. Nation-building is an ongoing process.
III. Regional imbalance is associated with India's development experience.
IV. Regions together form the nation.
Which of the statements given above are correct ?
- A.II, III and IV
- B.I, II and IV
- C.III and IV only
- D.II and III only
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- A.41st Amendment Act
- B.42nd Amendment Act
- C.43rd Amendment Act
- D.44th Amendment Act
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I. Mutual respect for territorial integrity and sovereignty
II. Mutual non-interference
III. Collective security against non-aggression
IV. Peaceful co-existence
Select the answer using the code given below :
- A.I only
- B.I, II and III
- C.II, III and IV
- D.I, II and IV
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1. Parliament of India
2. State Governments
3. State Legislatures
4. Local authorities in India
Select the answer using the code given below:
- A.1 and 3 only
- B.1, 2 and 3 only
- C.1, 2, 3 and 4
- D.2 and 4 only
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