Chart 200 – India

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1. Father of the Nation : Gandhiji - Mahatma Gandhi is known as the Father of the Nation. Employing nonviolent civil disobedience, Gandhi led India to independence and inspired movements for civil rights and freedom across the world. His birthday, 2 October, is commemorated as Gandhi Jayanti, a national holiday and world-wide as the International Day of Nonviolence.
2. 1^st Prime Minister of India : Jawaharlal Nehru - Jawaharlal Nehru was the first Prime Minister of India and a central figure in Indian politics before and after independence. He emerged as the paramount leader of the Indian independence movement under the tutelage of Mahatma Gandhi and ruled India from its establishment as an independent nation in 1947 until his death in 1964.
3. 1^st President of India : Dr. Rajendra Prasad - Dr. Rajendra Prasad was the first President of the Republic of India. An Indian political leader, lawyer by training, Prasad joined the Indian National Congress during the Indian independence movement.
4. National Emblem : Sarnath Lion Capital - The National Emblem of India has been taken from the Sarnath Lion capital erected by Ashoka. The national emblem of India was adapted by the Government of India on 26th January 1950. The National emblem of India is the official seal of the President of India and Central and State Governments. The National emblem is used only for official purposes and commands highest respect and loyalty. It is also a symbol of independent India's identity and sovereignty.
5. National Flag : Tricolour - Flag of The Republic of India has three colours, which are placed horizontally. At the top is saffron, which signifies sacrifice and patriotism. In the middle is white, which stands for peach & truth. At the bottom is green, which stands for life and prosperity. In the middle of the white is a blue wheel, which is called the Ashoka Chakra. It has 24 spokes and it stands for progress. The flag was designed by Pingali Venkayya.
6. Indian Currency : Rupee - Indian rupee is the official currency of the Republic of India. The issuance of the currency is controlled by the Reserve Bank of India. It is named after the silver coin, rupiya, first issued by Sultan Sher Shah Suri in the 16th century. The Indian rupee symbol is'₹'. Reserve Bank of India manages currency in India.
7. National Bird : Peacock - Peacock, which is a symbol of grace, joy, beauty and love is the national bird of India. Peacock occupies a respectable position in Indian culture and is protected not only by religious sentiments but also by parliamentary statute. The Indian peacock is a colourful, swan-sized bird with a fan-shaped crest of feathers on its head, a white patch under the eye and a long-slender neck.
8. National Flower : Lotus - Lotus is the National flower of India. The Lotus symbolizes spirituality, fruitfulness, wealth, knowledge and illumination. Lotus even after growing in murky water it is untouched by its impurity. The lotus symbolizes purity of heart and mind. The National Flower 'Lotus' or water lily is an aquatic plant of Nymphaea species with broad floating leaves and bright aromatic flowers that grow only in shallow waters.
9. National Animal : Royal Bengal Tiger - Royal Bengal Tiger is the national animal of India. As the national animal of India, tiger symbolizes India's wildlife wealth. The rare combination of grace, strength, agility and enormous power has earned the tiger great respect and high esteem. India is home to nearly half of the total population of tigers.
10. National River : Ganga – River Ganga is a trans-boundary river of Asia which flows through the nations of India and Bangladesh. It is the national river of India. Ganga originates in the Indian state of Uttarakhand and flows south and east through the Gangetic Plain of North India into Bangladesh, where it empties into the Bay of Bengal. Ganga is the most sacred river to Hindus.
11. National Tree : Banyan Tree - The national tree of India, banyan is a very huge structure, long and deep roots and branches symbolize the country's unity. One can find banyan trees in throughout the nation. The huge sized tree acts as a shield, protects from hot sun. This is the reason why the tree is planted near homes, temples, villages and roadsides.
12. National Aquatic Animals : Gangetic River Dolphin - Ganges river dolphin has been recognised by the government of India as its National Aquatic Animal. Ganges river dolphin is primarily found in the Ganges and Brahmaputra Rivers and their tributaries in Bangladesh, India and Nepal.
13. National Fruit : Mango - Mango is often termed as “The king of the fruits", is the national fruit of India. Langra, Dussheri, Chausa, Tota, Safadi, Alphonso are types of mangoes which are generally found in of India. Mango is seasonal fruit, available in the summer season.
14. National Reptile : King Cobra - King Cobra is the longest venomous snake in the world is also the national reptile of India. An adult king cobra can grow up to 18 feet long. King cobra lives throughout India & in some parts of the south and the east of Asia. It is known around the world for its dangerous venom. The venom from a bite can be deadly. The snake can kill a man with a single bite.
15. Indian Army - Indian Army is the land-based branch and the largest component of the Indian Armed Forces. The primary mission of the Indian Army is to ensure national security and unity, defending the nation from external aggression and threats and maintaining peace and security within its borders. It conducts humanitarian rescue operations during natural calamities and other disturbances.
16. Indian Air Force - Indian Air Force is the air arm of the Indian armed forces. It is the world's fourth largest air force. Its primary responsibility is to secure Indian airspace and to conduct aerial warfare during a conflict. IAF provides close air support to the Indian Army troops in the battlefield and also provides strategic and tactical airlift capabilities. IAF also provides infantry and artillery transportation or secondary Airlift for the Indian Army.
17. Indian Navy - Indian Navy is the naval branch of the Indian Armed Forces. Indian Navy is the fifth largest in the world. It played an important role in India's victory in the 1971 Indo-Pakistani War. The primary objective of the navy is to secure the nation's maritime borders, India also uses its navy to enhance its international relations through joint exercises, port visits and humanitarian missions, including disaster relief.

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