Understanding the Ashoka Chakra

The video explores the Ashoka Chakra's significance on the Indian flag, tracing its origins to Buddhist teachings and its adoption in 1947. It symbolizes Dharma and Law, with 24 spokes representing virtues, time, and elements of Hindu religion. The Chakra reflects moral and ethical considerations by India's forefathers.

What was the original symbol on the Indian flag before it was changed to the Ashoka Chakra?

• A lion

• A peacock

• A lotus

• A Chakra symbolizing self-reliance

What is the color of the Ashoka Chakra on the Indian flag?

• Green

• Blue

• Red

• Yellow

What does each spoke of the Ashoka Chakra represent?

• A virtue

• A famous personality

• A different color

• A historical event

On which date was the Ashoka Chakra adopted on the Indian flag?

• 22nd July 1947

• 26th January 1950

• 15th August 1947

• 2nd October 1947

Which historical figure is associated with the spread of the Dharma Chakra?

• Sardar Patel

• Jawaharlal Nehru

• Buddha

• Mahatma Gandhi

What is another name for the Ashoka Chakra?

• Moksha Chakra

• Karma Chakra

• Bhava Chakra

• Samsara Chakra

According to Hindu beliefs, what do the 24 spokes of the Ashoka Chakra represent?

• All of the above

• The 24 letters of the Gayatri Mantra

• The 24 hours of the day

• The 24 Rishis

Which of the following is NOT a virtue represented by the spokes of the Ashoka Chakra?

• Love

• Patience

• Courage

• Wealth

What was a key consideration for the forefathers when including the Ashoka Chakra in the flag?

• Technological advancement

• Morality and ethics

• Economic growth

• Political power