Flag of India

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the scientific name?Not applicable (National Flag)
2. What is the habitat?Displayed across India and at Indian embassies worldwide
3. What does each color on the Indian flag mean?The top saffron stripe stands for courage, sacrifice, and giving up worldly things. The middle white stripe shows peace, truth, and purity. The bottom green stripe represents growth, fertility, and hope for prosperity.
4. Why does the flag have a blue wheel in the middle?The blue wheel, called the Ashoka Chakra, is a symbol of the wheel of law and justice. Its 24 spokes remind us of the 24 hours in a day, showing that the nation keeps moving forward.

Tiranga: The colloquial name for the Indian national flag, derived from the Hindi word for 'tricolour'.
Ashoka Chakra: A navy blue wheel with 24 spokes, symbolizing progress, the Dharma Chakra, and the 24 hours of the day.
Khadi: A hand-spun and hand-woven cloth, historically mandated for the production of the Indian flag, representing self-reliance.
Constituent Assembly: The body responsible for drafting India's Constitution and adopting its national symbols, including the flag.