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An Initiative by: Kausik Chakraborty.

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Interesting & Unknown MCQs on Indian National Flag

Q. Who designed the current Indian National Flag? 

   A) Rabindranath Tagore 

   B) Mahatma Gandhi 

   C) Pingali Venkayya 

   D) B.R. Ambedkar 

   Answer: C) Pingali Venkayya

Q. What does the Ashoka Chakra in the center of the flag represent? 

   A) Courage 

   B) Progress 

   C) Law and Dharma 

   D) Freedom 

   Answer: C) Law and Dharma

Q. How many spokes does the Ashoka Chakra have? 

   A) 20 

   B) 24 

   C) 16 

   D) 22 

   Answer: B) 24

Q. What do the three colors of the Indian flag represent? 

   A) Religion, Courage, Prosperity 

   B) Truth, Peace, and Strength 

   C) Saffron: Courage and Sacrifice, White: Truth and Peace, Green: Faith and Chivalry 

   D) Freedom, Unity, and Integrity 

   Answer: C) Saffron: Courage and Sacrifice, White: Truth and Peace, Green: Faith and Chivalry

Q. When was the Indian National Flag adopted by the Constituent Assembly? 

   A) 26th January 1950 

   B) 15th August 1947 

   C) 22nd July 1947 

   D) 15th August 1948 

   Answer: C) 22nd July 1947

Q. Which act governs the usage and display of the Indian National Flag? 

   A) The Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971 

   B) The Emblems and Names Act, 1950 

   C) The National Flag Code of India, 2002 

   D) The Indian Constitution 

   Answer: A) The Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971

Q. Which of the following colors is at the top of the Indian National Flag? 

   A) Green 

   B) White 

   C) Saffron 

   D) Blue 

   Answer: C) Saffron

Q. Who is allowed to hoist the Indian National Flag? 

   A) Only Government Officials 

   B) Any Indian Citizen 

   C) Only the President of India 

   D) Only Military Personnel 

   Answer: B) Any Indian Citizen

Q. What is the correct ratio of the length to width of the Indian National Flag? 

   A) 2:3 

   B) 3:2 

   C) 1:2 

   D) 2:1 

   Answer: A) 2:3

Q. The Indian National Flag is made of which type of fabric? 

   A) Silk 

   B) Cotton 

   C) Khadi 

   D) Nylon 

   Answer: C) Khadi

Q. Who gave the first public call for the adoption of a national flag? 

    A) Bal Gangadhar Tilak 

    B) Mahatma Gandhi 

    C) Jawaharlal Nehru 

    D) Subhas Chandra Bose 

    Answer: A) Bal Gangadhar Tilak

Q. Which Indian leader was the first to hoist the Indian National Flag on foreign soil? 

    A) Subhas Chandra Bose 

    B) Jawaharlal Nehru 

    C) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar 

    D) Sardar Patel 

    Answer: B) Jawaharlal Nehru

Q. In which year was the Tricolor first unfurled by Indian National Congress? 

    A) 1905 

    B) 1911 

    C) 1921 

    D) 1931 

    Answer: D) 1931

Q. Which was the first Indian National Flag with three colors? 

    A) Red, White, Green 

    B) Saffron, White, Green 

    C) Orange, White, Blue 

    D) Yellow, White, Green 

    Answer: A) Red, White, Green

Q. Which of the following organizations monitors the proper usage of the Indian National Flag? 

    A) Election Commission of India 

    B) Supreme Court of India 

    C) Bureau of Indian Standards 

    D) Flag Foundation of India 

    Answer: D) Flag Foundation of India

Q. In which year was the Flag Code of India modified to allow the unrestricted display of the flag by citizens? 

    A) 1947 

    B) 1971 

    C) 2002 

    D) 1950 

    Answer: C) 2002

Q. Which movement was associated with the widespread use of the Indian National Flag? 

    A) Swadeshi Movement 

    B) Quit India Movement 

    C) Non-Cooperation Movement 

    D) Civil Disobedience Movement 

    Answer: B) Quit India Movement

Q. Which of the following is strictly prohibited regarding the Indian National Flag? 

    A) Using the flag for decoration 

    B) Wearing the flag as a dress 

    C) Hoisting the flag on national holidays 

    D) Using the flag at official events 

    Answer: B) Wearing the flag as a dress

Q. What is the significance of the white color in the Indian National Flag? 

    A) Peace 

    B) Strength 

    C) Prosperity 

    D) Bravery 

    Answer: A) Peace

Q. On which day is the Indian National Flag hoisted by the Prime Minister of India at Red Fort? 

    A) Republic Day 

    B) Independence Day 

    C) Gandhi Jayanti 

    D) Constitution Day 

    Answer: B) Independence Day

Q. Which of the following is NOT true about the Indian National Flag? 

    A) It should not touch the ground 

    B) It can be used as a cover for statues 

    C) It should not be flown at half-mast without instructions 

    D) It should not be draped over vehicles 

    Answer: B) It can be used as a cover for statues

Q. When is the Indian National Flag flown at half-mast? 

    A) On national holidays 

    B) On the death of the Prime Minister 

    C) During state mourning 

    D) During war 

    Answer: C) During state mourning

Q. What is the flag’s protocol for hoisting when a foreign dignitary visits India? 

    A) Both flags should be on the same pole 

    B) Indian flag should be on the right 

    C) Indian flag should be above the other flag 

    D) Both flags should be on separate poles at the same height 

    Answer: D) Both flags should be on separate poles at the same height

Q. The Indian National Flag is also referred to as: 

    A) Tiranga 

    B) Panchrang 

    C) Triveni 

    D) Pataka 

    Answer: A) Tiranga

Q. Which color was included in the original Swaraj flag designed by Pingali Venkayya but excluded in the final version? 

    A) Blue 

    B) Yellow 

    C) Red 

    D) Black 

    Answer: C) Red

Q. The Ashoka Chakra was adopted from which ancient structure? 

    A) Red Fort 

    B) Sarnath Lion Capital 

    C) Qutub Minar 

    D) Gateway of India 

    Answer: B) Sarnath Lion Capital

Q. The Ashoka Chakra on the Indian Flag replaced which symbol on the pre-independence flag? 

    A) A spinning wheel (Charkha) 

    B) A lotus 

    C) A star 

    D) A lion 

    Answer: A) A spinning wheel (Charkha)

Q. Which political leader’s suggestion was key in the inclusion of the Ashoka Chakra in the flag? 

    A) Mahatma Gandhi 

    B) Sardar Patel 

    C) Jawaharlal Nehru 

    D) Dr. B.R. Ambedkar 

    Answer: C) Jawaharlal Nehru

Q. Which organization was associated with the first proposal of the Indian National Flag in 1906? 

    A) Indian National Congress 

    B) Anushilan Samiti 

    C) East India Association 

    D) Vande Mataram Movement 

    Answer: B) Anushilan Samiti

Q. What is the name given to the national anthem ceremony during the flag hoisting? 

    A) Flag March 

    B) Flag Salute 

    C) Flag Ceremony 

    D) Flag Raising 

    Answer: B) Flag Salute

Q. Which day marks the anniversary of the adoption of the Indian National Flag? 

    A) 15th August 

    B) 26th January 

    C) 22nd July 

    D) 2nd October 

    Answer:

 C) 22nd July

Q. Where was the Indian National Flag first hoisted after independence? 

    A) India Gate 

    B) Red Fort 

    C) Gateway of India 

    D) Parliament House 

    Answer: B) Red Fort

Q. What is the recommended time for hoisting the Indian National Flag? 

    A) Between sunrise and sunset 

    B) At noon 

    C) Anytime of the day 

    D) Only in the morning 

    Answer: A) Between sunrise and sunset

Q. How should the Indian National Flag be placed when displayed against a wall? 

    A) Vertically, with saffron at the right 

    B) Horizontally, with saffron on top 

    C) Vertically, with saffron on the left 

    D) Horizontally, with green on top 

    Answer: B) Horizontally, with saffron on top

Q. The Indian National Flag was first hoisted on which date in 1947? 

    A) 15th August 

    B) 26th January 

    C) 14th August 

    D) 22nd July 

    Answer: A) 15th August

Q. The first Indian flag hoisted in 1906 is also known as: 

    A) Calcutta Flag 

    B) Berlin Flag 

    C) Swaraj Flag 

    D) INC Flag 

    Answer: A) Calcutta Flag

Q. The Indian National Flag can be flown during which times of the year in schools? 

    A) Republic Day and Independence Day 

    B) Only on Independence Day 

    C) Only on Republic Day 

    D) Every day 

    Answer: A) Republic Day and Independence Day

Q. When was the first national flag of India unofficially hoisted? 

    A) 1885 

    B) 1906 

    C) 1921 

    D) 1942 

    Answer: B) 1906

Q. Which of the following can be done if the Indian National Flag is damaged? 

    A) Burn it 

    B) Bury it 

    C) Throw it in the trash 

    D) Mend it and reuse it 

    Answer: B) Bury it

Q. Which of the following is the correct way to fold the Indian National Flag? 

    A) Saffron on top, Ashoka Chakra visible 

    B) Green on top, Ashoka Chakra inside 

    C) Folded horizontally with saffron inside 

    D) Any method is acceptable 

    Answer: A) Saffron on top, Ashoka Chakra visible

Q. Who among the following first opposed the use of the Charkha in the Indian National Flag? 

    A) Rabindranath Tagore 

    B) Subhas Chandra Bose 

    C) Sardar Patel 

    D) Jawaharlal Nehru 

    Answer: B) Subhas Chandra Bose

Q. Which of the following is the correct method to dispose of a damaged Indian National Flag? 

    A) Throw it in a river 

    B) Burn it completely 

    C) Tear it into pieces and bury it 

    D) Leave it at a sacred place 

    Answer: B) Burn it completely

Q. On which date was the first unofficial national flag hoisted in India? 

    A) 22nd August 1906 

    B) 22nd July 1947 

    C) 26th January 1930 

    D) 15th August 1947 

    Answer: A) 22nd August 1906

Q. What should be done if the Indian National Flag is to be flown during night time? 

    A) It should be kept inside 

    B) It should be well-illuminated 

    C) It should be hoisted on a tall pole 

    D) It should not be flown 

    Answer: B) It should be well-illuminated

Q. How many vertical folds should be made while folding the Indian National Flag? 

    A) 1 

    B) 2 

    C) 3 

    D) 4 

    Answer: B) 2

Q. Which of the following is considered an insult to the Indian National Flag? 

    A) Hoisting the flag during night 

    B) Hoisting the flag on a pole 

    C) Using the flag as a tablecloth 

    D) Folding the flag properly 

    Answer: C) Using the flag as a tablecloth

Q. What does the green color in the Indian National Flag symbolize? 

    A) Fertility 

    B) Courage 

    C) Peace 

    D) Prosperity 

    Answer: D) Prosperity

Q. Which historical event is associated with the adoption of the Indian National Flag? 

    A) The Dandi March 

    B) Quit India Movement 

    C) The First War of Independence 

    D) The Constituent Assembly 

    Answer: D) The Constituent Assembly

Q. Which Indian state has the highest flagpole for hoisting the National Flag? 

    A) Delhi 

    B) Karnataka 

    C) Rajasthan 

    D) Punjab 

    Answer: C) Rajasthan

Q. What should be done if the Indian National Flag touches the ground accidentally? 

    A) Leave it there 

    B) Discard it immediately 

    C) Pick it up and hoist it 

    D) Replace it with a new one 

    Answer: D) Replace it with a new one

Q. Which of the following rules is mentioned in the Flag Code of India? 

    A) The flag must always be hoisted horizontally 

    B) The flag can be used for commercial purposes 

    C) The flag must never touch the ground 

    D) The flag can be draped over vehicles 

    Answer: C) The flag must never touch the ground

Q. In which year was the first Flag Code of India established? 

    A) 1947 

    B) 1950 

    C) 1971 

    D) 2002 

    Answer: B) 1950

Q. What was the ratio of the first national flag adopted in 1906? 

    A) 3:2 

    B) 2:3 

    C) 4:3 

    D) 1:2 

    Answer: B) 2:3

Q. On which occasion is the Indian National Flag flown at half-mast? 

    A) On the death of the President 

    B) On the death of a Chief Minister 

    C) During national mourning 

    D) On the death of a foreign dignitary 

    Answer: C) During national mourning

Q. Which material is prohibited for making the Indian National Flag? 

    A) Khadi 

    B) Silk 

    C) Cotton 

    D) Plastic 

    Answer: D) Plastic

Q. Which of the following is true regarding the flag hoisting on Republic Day? 

    A) The flag is hoisted at sunset 

    B) The flag is hoisted at Red Fort 

    C) The flag is hoisted by the Prime Minister 

    D) The flag is hoisted by the President 

    Answer: D) The flag is hoisted by the President

Q. Which law was passed to prevent the disrespect of the Indian National Flag? 

    A) Flag Code of India, 2002 

    B) Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971 

    C) The Emblems and Names Act, 1950 

    D) The Constitution of India 

    Answer: B) Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971

Q. What was the color of the original Swaraj flag designed by Pingali Venkayya? 

    A) Red and Yellow 

    B) Green and White 

    C) Red, White, and Green 

    D) Saffron and White 

    Answer: C) Red, White, and Green

Q. Which part of the Indian National Flag should be on top when hoisted? 

    A) Saffron 

    B) Green 

    C) White 

    D) Ashoka Chakra 

    Answer: A) Saffron

Q. Which of the following is NOT allowed when hoisting the Indian National Flag? 

    A) Flying the flag during national holidays 

    B) Displaying the flag in educational institutions 

    C) Hoisting the flag on private buildings 

    D) Using the flag as a curtain 

    Answer: D) Using the flag as a curtain

Q. What should be done if the Indian National Flag gets dirty? 

    A) Wash it and reuse it 

    B) Burn it 

    C) Replace it with a new one 

    D) Clean it and hoist it 

    Answer: C) Replace it with a new one

Q. Who among the following leaders suggested the adoption of a tricolor flag in 1921? 

    A) Subhas Chandra Bose 

    B) Mahatma Gandhi 

    C) Jawaharlal Nehru

      D) Sardar Patel 

    Answer: B) Mahatma Gandhi

Q. Which of the following statements about the Ashoka Chakra is true? 

    A) It has 12 spokes 

    B) It is green in color 

    C) It represents the wheel of law 

    D) It is placed at the bottom of the flag 

    Answer: C) It represents the wheel of law

Q. On which day is the Indian National Flag lowered at sunset? 

    A) Republic Day 

    B) Independence Day 

    C) Gandhi Jayanti 

    D) Every day 

    Answer: D) Every day

Q. Which of the following is NOT a rule under the Flag Code of India? 

    A) The flag should not be used as a festoon 

    B) The flag should be flown from sunrise to sunset 

    C) The flag should be hoisted on all public buildings 

    D) The flag can be flown on private vehicles 

    Answer: D) The flag can be flown on private vehicles

Q. What is the length-to-width ratio of the Ashoka Chakra? 

    A) 1:2 

    B) 2:3 

    C) 3:2 

    D) 4:3 

    Answer: B) 2:3

Q. In which year was the Flag Code of India last updated? 

    A) 1950 

    B) 1971 

    C) 2002 

    D) 2011 

    Answer: C) 2002

Q. Which of the following colors was removed from the original Swaraj Flag before the adoption of the final national flag? 

    A) Saffron 

    B) Green 

    C) Red 

    D) White 

    Answer: C) Red

Q. Which of the following actions is allowed with respect to the Indian National Flag? 

    A) Using it as a costume 

    B) Hoisting it on vehicles 

    C) Hoisting it at government buildings 

    D) Using it as a drapery 

    Answer: C) Hoisting it at government buildings

Q. How many horizontal stripes does the Indian National Flag have? 

    A) 1 

    B) 2 

    C) 3 

    D) 4 

    Answer: C) 3

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