Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Fine Arts

Chapter

The Modern Indian Art

Question:

What is symbolised by the "Ashoka Chakra" which is used in Indian National Flag in blue colour?

A. Twenty four hours of a day-development and motion
B. Twenty four minutes of time-action and work
C. Twenty four days of month-day and night
D. Twenty four years of life-success and pride
E. Continuous progress and development of the Country

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Options:

A and E only

B and D only

A and D only

C and B only

Correct Answer:

A and E only

Explanation:

The correct answer is Option (1) → A and E only

Given statements:

A. Twenty four hours of a day-development and motion
B. Twenty four minutes of time-action and work
C. Twenty four days of month-day and night
D. Twenty four years of life-success and pride
E. Continuous progress and development of the Country

Explanation:

The Ashoka Chakra, featured in blue color in the center of the Indian National Flag, is a 24-spoke wheel. It is derived from the Lion Capital of Ashoka at Sarnath, which symbolizes dharma (righteousness), progress, and motion.
The 24 spokes represent the 24 hours of the day, signifying that there is no stagnation in life and society.
The continuous motion of the wheel reflects the importance of dynamism and progress for achieving growth and development.
It symbolizes that India should move forward continuously with the principles of justice, equality, and righteousness, without halting or deviating from the path of progress.

The Indian Flag:

On July 22, 1947 Tricolor was adopted as the national flag of independent India by constituent Assembly with some changes in the middle portion of the flag.
This tri-color flag had saffron colour at the top, white on the middle and green as its lowest band. All the three colors band are of equal size. Dharma chakra also known as Ashoka Chakra of Sarnath pillar is in navy blue colour and has replaced the charkha of the previous flag. Its length to breadth ratio is 3:2. There are 24 spokes of Dharma chakra which representats 24 hours of the day.

The significance of saffron colour is courage and sacrifice, white symbolizes truth and peace while the green reflects faith and prosperity. Finally circuler motion of dharma chakra marks continuous cycle progress of nation along the 24 hours of the day.

The symbolic significance of the forms and colours used in the national flag is as follows:
Saffron – Represents sacrifice and courage
White – Represents truth and peace
Green – Represents chivalry and faith
Ashoka Chakra – Represents the dynamism of peaceful change
24 spokes in the Ashoka Chakra – Represents 24 hours of the day
Navy blue colour of Ashoka Chakra – Represents truth, truthfulness and secularism.