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Names List and Significance
| Category | National Symbol / Item | Description / Details |
|---|---|---|
| National Flag | Tiranga (Tricolour) | Three horizontal stripes – Saffron (top), White (middle with Ashoka Chakra), Green (bottom). |
| National Emblem | State Emblem of India | Adapted from the Lion Capital of Ashoka at Sarnath; symbolizes power, courage, and confidence. |
| National Anthem | Jana Gana Mana | Written by Rabindranath Tagore. Adopted on 24 January 1950. |
| National Song | Vande Mataram | Written by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee, from the novel Anandamath. |
| National Currency | Indian Rupee (₹) | Symbol adopted in 2010; designed by Udaya Kumar. |
| National Animal | Royal Bengal Tiger | Symbol of strength, power, and grace. |
| National Bird | Indian Peacock | Known for its colorful feathers and graceful dance. |
| National Flower | Lotus | Symbolizes purity and beauty. |
| National Tree | Banyan Tree | Represents longevity and eternal life. |
| National Fruit | Mango | Known as the “King of Fruits,” loved across India. |
| National River | Ganga (Ganges) | Sacred river of India, symbol of purity and life. |
| National Aquatic Animal | Ganges River Dolphin | Endangered species found in the Ganga and Brahmaputra rivers. |
| National Reptile | King Cobra | The world’s longest venomous snake, found in Indian forests. |
| National Heritage Animal | Indian Elephant | Symbolizes strength and heritage of Indian culture. |
| National Calendar | Saka Calendar | Adopted as the official civil calendar in 1957. |
| National Game (Traditional) | Hockey | India’s national sport historically; brought many Olympic golds. |
| National Vegetable | Pumpkin | Commonly used in Indian cuisine. |
| National Sweet | Jalebi (unofficially popular choice) | Commonly regarded as the national sweet of India by public opinion. |
| National Motto | Satyameva Jayate | Means “Truth Alone Triumphs” — from the Mundaka Upanishad. |