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What does the Ashoka's wheel in the Indian National Flag represent?
Question

What does the Ashoka's wheel in the Indian National Flag represent?

A.

Wheel of peace

B.

Wheel of prosperity

C.

Wheel of the law of dharma

D.

Wheel of authority

Correct option is C


The correct answer is (c) Wheel of the law of dharma.
· The Ashoka Chakra in the Indian National Flag represents the "Wheel of the law of dharma". It symbolizes the eternal wheel of law, righteousness, and justice as propounded by Emperor Ashoka. The 24 spokes of the Ashoka Chakra signify 24 virtues such as love, courage, patience, and peacefulness, and are intended to represent the dynamism of peaceful change.
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· Origin: The Ashoka Chakra is derived from the Lion Capital of Ashoka, an emblem that is also the National Emblem of India.
· Significance: The inclusion of the Ashoka Chakra in the national flag denotes that India should progress along the path of righteousness (dharma) and justice.
· Adoption: The Indian National Flag, including the Ashoka Chakra, was adopted on 22nd July 1947, just before India gained independence.

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