Correct option is A
The correct answer is (A) 24.
The Ashoka Chakra, which is the wheel in the center of the Indian National Flag, has 24 spokes. It is a Buddhist symbol that represents the eternal wheel of law (Dharma). The 24 spokes are said to symbolize the 24 hours of the day, representing constant movement and progress.
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Here are some important pacts and aspects related to the Indian National Flag.
- The Emblem of India: The Ashoka Chakra at the center of the flag is derived from the Lion Capital of Ashoka.
- The First Flag (1906): The first Indian National Flag was hoisted in 1906 at Parsee Bagan Square in Calcutta.
- The Flag Resolution (1931): Adopted by the Indian National Congress, it standardized the design of the flag with three horizontal stripes (saffron, white, and green).
- Adoption of the Current Flag (1947): The present flag, with the Ashoka Chakra, was adopted on July 22, 1947, by the Constituent Assembly.
- Size and Proportions: The national flag’s proportions are 3:2, with the diameter of the Ashoka Chakra being 24 spokes, and its radius being one-third of the height of the flag.
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