Independence Day 2026: General Knowledge Questions on National Flag of India

The Indian National Flag is a beautiful tricolor made up of saffron, white, and green. It stands for India's unity, strength, and progress.

More than just a piece of cloth, the Tiranga carries a rich history of sacrifice, freedom struggle, and national pride, and its design and usage are guided by strict rules laid down in the Flag Code of India.

From the freedom fighters who first raised versions of this flag to the citizens who proudly hoist it today, the flag has a story worth knowing well. Let's see how much you know about this important symbol with a fun quiz!

1. How many horizontal bands does the Indian National Flag have?

a)  2

b)  3

c)  4

d)  5

Answer: b) 

2. What is the colour of the topmost band of the Indian National Flag?

a)  White

b)  Green

c)  Saffron

d)  Blue

Answer: c) 

3. What does the saffron colour on the Indian Flag represent?

a)  Courage and strength 

b)  Truth and purity

c)  Peace and tranquillity

d)  Prosperity and growth

Answer: a) 

4. In the centre of the white band, what emblem is depicted?

a)  A lion

b)  A lotus flower

c)  The Ashoka Chakra

d)  A map of India

Answer: c) 

5. What do the 24 spokes of the Ashoka Chakra signify?

a)  The 24 states of India

b)  The 24 principles of righteousness

c)   The 24 hours of a day

d)  The 24 seasons in a year

Answer: b) 

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

a)  1:1

b)  2:1

c)  4:3

d)  3:2

Answer: d) 

7. On which day was the Indian National Flag officially adopted?

a)  22nd July 1947

b)  26th January 1950 (Correct)

c)  1st November 1947

d)  30th June 1947

Answer: a) 

8. Who designed the Indian National Flag that we know today?

a)  Mahatma Gandhi

b)  Jawaharlal Nehru

c)  Pingali Venkayya

d)  Sarojini Naidu

Answer: c) 

9. As per the Flag Code of India, who can hoist the National Flag?

a)  Only government institutions

b)  Only on national holidays

c)  Any Indian citizen at any time

d)  A member of the public,  a private organization, or an educational institution 

Answer: d) 

10. What is the significance of the green colour at the bottom of the Indian Flag?

a)  Strength and courage

b)  Fertility, growth, and auspiciousness

c)  Peace and harmony

d)  Knowledge and learning

Answer: b) 

11. Which law governs the usage of the National Flag in India?

a) Indian Penal Code

b) Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971

c) Flag Respect Act, 1950

d) None of the above

Answer: b) 

12. Which material must the official National Flag be made of as per the Flag Code of India?

a) Cotton only

b) Silk only

c) Khadi

d) Wool

Answer: c)

13. Which organisation first adopted a version of the Indian National Flag before independence?

a) Indian National Congress

b) Azad Hind Fauj

c) Arya Samaj

d) All India Trade Union

Answer: a) 

14. How many standard sizes of the Indian National Flag are prescribed by the Bureau of Indian Standards?

a) 5

b) 7

c) 9

d) 12

Answer: c) 

15. What is the ratio of length to height in the Indian National Flag?

a) 3:2

b) 2:3

c) 4:3

d) 1:2

Answer: a)

16. What is the popular Hindi name for the Indian National Flag?

a) Kesari 

b) Dhwaj

c) Tiranga

d) Panchranga

Answer: c)

17. What symbol was present on the flag hoisted by Mahatma Gandhi's design in 1921 before the final version was adopted?

a) Ashoka Chakra

b) Spinning wheel (Charkha)

c) Lotus

d) Sun

Answer: b)

18. Who among the following can unfurl the National Flag at the Red Fort on Independence Day?

a) The President of India

b) The Speaker of the Lok Sabha

c) The Chief Justice of India

d) The Prime Minister of India

Answer: d)

19. Which campaign encouraged citizens to hoist the flag at their homes to mark 75 years of independence?

a) Swachh Bharat Abhiyan

b) Har Ghar Tiranga

c) Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat

d) Beti Bachao Beti Padhao

Answer: b)

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

a) On Independence Day

b) On Republic Day

c) As a mark of mourning on the occasions that are announced by government

d) During sporting events

Answer: c)