Correct option is B
The correct answer is option (B) Pingali Venkayya
- Pingali Venkayya is the person popularly known for designing the Indian Flag.
- Pingali Venkayya was an Indian freedom fighter and a well-known patriot who proposed the design of the flag, which was later adopted as the official flag of India.
- He initially presented his design to Mahatma Gandhi in 1921, and after several revisions, it became the tricolor flag we recognize today.
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- On July 22, 1947, the Constituent Assembly of India formally adopted the flag designed by Pingali Venkayya as the national flag of India, which came into effect on August 15, 1947, with India’s independence from British rule.
- Meaning and Symbolism:
- Saffron (Top Band): The saffron color represents courage, sacrifice, and the spirit of renunciation. It symbolizes the commitment to selfless service
- White (Middle Band): The white color stands for peace, truth, and purity. It also represents the non-violence embraced by the Indian independence movement.
- Green (Bottom Band): The green color represents faith, fertility, and prosperity. It symbolizes the country's agricultural heritage
- Ashoka Chakra (Wheel): The Ashoka Chakra is a 24-spoke wheel that is centered in the white band. It represents the wheel of law and progress. The chakra symbolizes movement, continuity, and the dynamic nature of life. It also represents the Dharma Chakra (Wheel of Dharma) and was inspired by the Ashoka Pillar.