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  Who Designed the Indian Flag?

  Posted by Aswathi on June 23, 2023 at 10:08 pm

  A) Badruddin Tyabji

  B) Bhikaiji Cama

  C) Tanguturi Prakasam

  D) Pingali Venkayya

  Rashmi Mishra replied 1 year, 10 months ago 3 Members · 2 Replies
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  Anwayee

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  June 23, 2023 at 10:11 pm

  D) Pingali Venkayya.

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  Rashmi Mishra

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  June 23, 2023 at 10:45 pm

  https://youtu.be/6zbkFp9Zvqg

  answer is D) Pingali Venkayya

  The Indian flag, also known as the “Tiranga,” was designed by Pingali Venkayya, an Indian freedom fighter and visionary. However, it is essential to note that the final version of the flag we know today was adopted by the Constituent Assembly of India on 22nd July 1947, and it underwent a few modifications.

  Pingali Venkayya’s original design of the flag dates back to 1921 when he presented it to Mahatma Gandhi during a session of the All India Congress Committee. The design consisted of two colors, red and green, representing the two major religious communities in India, Hindus and Muslims, respectively. The flag also featured a spinning wheel, symbolizing progress and self-reliance, which was a prominent emblem of Mahatma Gandhi’s Swadeshi movement.

  Subsequently, the Indian National Congress, under the leadership of Jawaharlal Nehru and other leaders, proposed modifications to the design. The spinning wheel was replaced with the Ashoka Chakra, a symbol associated with Emperor Ashoka and representing the eternal wheel of law. The Ashoka Chakra consists of 24 spokes, representing the principles of righteousness and progress.

  The final version of the Indian flag, as adopted by the Constituent Assembly, features three equal horizontal bands of saffron (top), white (middle), and green (bottom). The saffron color represents courage and sacrifice, the white color symbolizes purity and truth, while the green color signifies fertility, growth, and auspiciousness. The Ashoka Chakra, in navy blue, is placed at the center of the white band.

  The Indian flag holds significant symbolism, representing the diverse culture, heritage, and aspirations of the Indian nation. It is a powerful emblem of India’s struggle for independence and its journey towards unity, diversity, and progress.

  In conclusion, while Pingali Venkayya designed the original version of the Indian flag, it underwent modifications by the Indian National Congress, particularly the replacement of the spinning wheel with the Ashoka Chakra. The current design, featuring saffron, white, and green horizontal bands, along with the Ashoka Chakra, was adopted by the Constituent Assembly of India. The Indian flag stands as a cherished national symbol, representing the ideals and aspirations of the Indian people.

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