Indian Flag Quiz: 50 Indian Flag Trivia Questions

Test Your Knowledge of the Indian Flag

How well do you know India's national flag? Take this Indian Flag Quiz and test your knowledge of the Tiranga, its three colours, the Ashoka Chakra, Indian flag history, symbolism and important rules for displaying the national flag.

This quiz is ideal for students, teachers, history enthusiasts, competitive-exam aspirants and anyone interested in India's national symbols. The questions range from easy facts about the colours and design to more challenging details about Pingali Venkayya, the Constituent Assembly, the Ashoka Chakra and the Flag Code of India.

Indian Flag Trivia Questions and Answers

This Indian Flag trivia quiz contains 50 multiple-choice questions covering the history, design and symbolism of the Indian national flag. Test yourself on the saffron, white and green bands, the 24-spoke Ashoka Chakra, the Sarnath Lion Capital, Pingali Venkayya and the adoption of the flag in 1947.

The quiz also covers the meaning of the three colours, the charkha in earlier flag designs, the Flag Code of India, khadi bunting and rules related to respectful display of the national flag. It is suitable for general knowledge quizzes, school activities, Independence Day celebrations and Indian history trivia challenges.

What Does This Indian Flag Quiz Cover?

• Indian national flag history
• The Tiranga and Tricolour
• Saffron, white and green colours
• The Ashoka Chakra
• The 24 spokes of the Ashoka Chakra
• Sarnath Lion Capital
• Emperor Ashoka
• Pingali Venkayya
• The Constituent Assembly
• The adoption of the Indian flag in 1947
• The charkha and earlier flag designs
• Flag Code of India
• Khadi and national flag specifications
• Indian flag display rules

Frequently Asked Questions About the Indian Flag

1. What are the three colours of the Indian flag?

The Indian national flag has India saffron at the top, white in the middle and India green at the bottom. A navy-blue Ashoka Chakra appears in the centre of the white band.

2. How many spokes are there in the Ashoka Chakra?

The Ashoka Chakra on the Indian national flag has 24 equally spaced spokes. Its design is based on the Dharma Chakra found on the Sarnath Lion Capital.

3. When was the Indian national flag adopted?

The present form of India's national flag was adopted by the Constituent Assembly on July 22, 1947, shortly before India's independence.

4. Who designed the Indian national flag?

Pingali Venkayya is widely credited with designing the basic form of the Indian national flag. The final national flag adopted in 1947 incorporated the Ashoka Chakra in place of the earlier charkha.

5. What does the Ashoka Chakra represent?

The Ashoka Chakra represents the Dharma Chakra, or wheel of law. Its symbolism is associated with movement, righteous conduct and progress.