PREVIOUSLY ASKED IN:
WBPSC Miscellaneous Preliminary 2019
Answer
Pingali Venkayya
Explanation
The design of the Indian National Flag was adopted from the flag designed by Pingali Venkayya, an Indian freedom fighter from Andhra Pradesh. He initially presented a basic design to Mahatma Gandhi in 1921. The current form of the flag, replacing the Charkha (spinning wheel) with the Ashoka Chakra in the center, was adopted by the Constituent Assembly on July 22, 1947.
Key Points
- > The Indian National Flag is popularly known as 'Tiranga' (Tricolor).
- > It was officially adopted by the Constituent Assembly on July 22, 1947.
- > The ratio of the length to the width (height) of the flag is 3:2.
- > The Ashoka Chakra in the center has 24 spokes, adopted from the Lion Capital of Ashoka at Sarnath.
- > To honor Pingali Venkayya, the Indian government issued a postage stamp in his name in 2009.
Additional Information
Indian National Symbols & Adoption Dates
| Item | Symbol / Creator | Date of Adoption |
|---|---|---|
| National Flag | Designed by Pingali Venkayya | July 22, 1947 |
| National Anthem | Rabindranath Tagore (Jana Gana Mana) | January 24, 1950 |
| National Song | Bankim Chandra (Vande Mataram) | January 24, 1950 |
| State Emblem | Lion Capital of Ashoka | January 26, 1950 |
Memory Tips
- Flag Ratio: Length is 3, Width is 2 (3:2).
- Ashoka Chakra: Features 24 spokes representing 24 hours of the day and the continuous motion of progress.