Archives for National Symbols - Page 2
Award in India – Padma Vibhushan
The Padma Vibhushan is the second highest civilian award in the Republic of India. It consists of a medal and a citation and is awarded by the President of...
Award in India – Padma Bhushan
The Padma Bhushan is the third highest civilian award in the Republic of India, after the Bharat Ratna and the Padma Vibhushan, but comes before the Padma Shri. It...
Mahatma Gandhi, The Father of India
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi(2 October 1869 – 30 January 1948) was the preeminent leader of Indian independence movement in British-ruled India. Employing nonviolent civil disobedience, Gandhi led India to independence and...
Hockey – National Game of India
Hockey is our national game. The game is played all over the country in all the states. India was the world champion in hockey for many years. Hockey has...
National Tree of India
Ficus bengalensis or the Banyan tree is the National Tree of India. Belonging to the fig family, the branches of the Banyan spread over a large area take roots...
National Currency of India
The Indian rupee (symbol: ; ISO code: INR) is the official currency of the Republic of India. The issuance of the currency is controlled by the Reserve Bank of...
National Aquatic Animal of India
River Dolphin is the National Aquatic Animal of India. This mammal is also said to represent the purity of the holy Ganga as it can only survive in pure...
Ganga – National River of India
Ganga is the longest river of India with the most heavily populated river basin in the world. The river is revered by Hindus as the most sacred river on...
National Fruit of India
Mango (Mangifera Indica) is the National fruit of India. Mango is one of the most widely grown fruits of the tropical countries. In India, mango is cultivated almost in...
National Emblem of India
A national emblem is an official emblem or seal reserved for use by a nation state as a symbol of that nation. Many nations have a seal or emblem...