National Symbols of India: Class 1 GK Questions with Answers

India's national symbols are one of the first GK topics children learn, and one of the most common in GK quizzes and Olympiads. Class 1 children learn the national bird (peacock), animal (tiger), flower (lotus), fruit (mango) and the flag with the Ashoka Chakra at its centre.

What your child should know

• National bird: Peacock. National animal: Tiger.
• National flower: Lotus. National fruit: Mango.
• The national flag has saffron, white and green bands with the Ashoka Chakra (24 spokes) in the centre.
• National song: Vande Mataram. National anthem: Jana Gana Mana.

5 National symbols questions with answers

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Q1. What is the national bird of India?

A) Peacock
B) Sparrow
C) Eagle
D) Parrot

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Answer: A) Peacock

The Peacock is the national bird of India.

Q2. What is the national fruit of India?

A) Mango
B) Apple
C) Banana
D) Grapes

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Answer: A) Mango

The Mango is the national fruit of India.

Q3. What is the national flower of India?

A) Lotus
B) Rose
C) Sunflower
D) Lily

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Answer: A) Lotus

The Lotus is the national flower of India.

Q4. What is the national anthem of India called?

A) Jana Gana Mana
B) Vande Mataram
C) Saare Jahan Se Achha
D) None of these

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Answer: A) Jana Gana Mana

"Jana Gana Mana" is the national anthem of India.

Q5. What is the national song of India called?

A) Vande Mataram
B) Jana Gana Mana
C) Saare Jahan Se Achha
D) None of these

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Answer: A) Vande Mataram

"Vande Mataram" is the national song of India.

How to practise national symbols at home

• Make a "national symbols" scrapbook with drawings or pictures.
• Spot the symbols around you, like the flag on Independence Day or the lotus in temple art.
• Sing the national anthem together and talk about what it means.

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