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National & State Symbols and Awards: practice questions and mock tests

This section holds 187 practice questions for National & State Symbols and Awards, arranged in 4 topics โ€” the largest are State Symbols (111), National Symbols (30) and UT Symbols (26).

170 of these are written only for this post. The other 17 are shared with exams that test the same syllabus, mainly PSSSB, Panchayat Secretary and HC Clerk, so practice here also counts towards those papers.

Below you will find the topic outline, sample questions with explanations and the official website. Dates, eligibility and marking rules change, so confirm them in the latest official notification.

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National & State Symbols and Awards: Practice MCQs and Mock Tests

This page brings together the PunjabExams practice set for National & State Symbols and Awards: 187 multiple-choice questions, each with a keyed answer and a short explanation, arranged into 4 topic groups. You can practise topic by topic, take a timed 50-question mock or revise quickly in question-and-answer mode. Practice is free and needs no sign-up.

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Exam-specific and shared questions

Of the 187 distinct questions in this set, 170 are written specifically for Symbols & Awards and 17 are common general-studies questions (reasoning, aptitude, general knowledge, Punjab GK, language and computer basics). Punjab recruitment papers test these common areas at a similar level, so the same reviewed question is used in every exam set where that topic is on the syllabus, rather than being rewritten with small changes.

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What the Symbols & Awards question set covers

TopicQuestions
State Symbols111
National Symbols30
UT Symbols26
National Awards20

Key points for Symbols & Awards aspirants

  • Tiranga; Ashoka Chakra 24 spokes.
  • Jana Gana Mana โ€” Tagore.
  • Emblem = Sarnath Lion Capital.
  • National animal = tiger.

Sample Symbols & Awards questions with answers

A few questions from this set, with the answer and explanation shown. The full set opens in practice mode.

  1. Q1. What is the State Bird of Nagaland?

    • (a) Himalayan Monal
    • (b) Great Hornbill
    • (c) Blyth's Tragopan
    • (d) Green Imperial Pigeon (Hariyal)

    Answer: (c) Blyth's Tragopan. The state bird of Nagaland is the Blyth's Tragopan.

  2. Q2. Which of the following is the National Flag of India popularly called?

    • (a) Jana Gana Mana
    • (b) Tiranga
    • (c) Satyameva Jayate
    • (d) Ashoka Chakra

    Answer: (b) Tiranga. The Indian National Flag is a horizontal tricolour of saffron, white and green, with the Ashoka Chakra (24 spokes) in navy blue at the centre of the white band. It was adopted by the Constituent Assembly on 22 July 1947.

  3. Q3. Between which years was the conferment of the Bharat Ratna and Padma Awards suspended?

    • (a) 1950 to 1954
    • (b) 1990 to 1992
    • (c) 2000 to 2002
    • (d) 1977 to 1980

    Answer: (d) 1977 to 1980. The Janata Party government suspended the Bharat Ratna and Padma Awards from 13 July 1977; they were reinstated by the Indira Gandhi government on 25 January 1980.

  4. Q4. Which fruit holds the status of National Fruit of India?

    • (a) Banana
    • (b) Mango
    • (c) Apple
    • (d) Jackfruit

    Answer: (b) Mango. Mango (Mangifera indica), often called the 'King of Fruits', is the National Fruit and has been cultivated in India for thousands of years.

  5. Q5. As per a Supreme Court ruling, can Bharat Ratna and Padma award titles be used as prefixes or suffixes to a recipient's name?

    • (a) Yes, both ways
    • (b) Yes, as prefixes only
    • (c) Yes, as suffixes only
    • (d) No โ€” they cannot be used as titles

    Answer: (d) No โ€” they cannot be used as titles. The Supreme Court held in 1995โ€“96 that Bharat Ratna and Padma awards are not 'titles' under Article 18 of the Constitution and therefore cannot be used as prefixes or suffixes to a name.

  6. Q6. Which tree is the National Tree of India?

    • (a) Neem
    • (b) Peepal
    • (c) Banyan
    • (d) Sandalwood

    Answer: (c) Banyan. The Banyan tree (Ficus benghalensis), known for its sprawling canopy and aerial roots, is the National Tree and symbolises immortality and longevity.

How to use this practice set

  1. Read the latest official notification and syllabus for Symbols & Awards first, so you know the paper pattern and marking.
  2. Work through one topic at a time, starting with State Symbols, and read the explanation for every question you get wrong.
  3. Take a timed 50-question mock once a week and track your accuracy, not just your score.
  4. Keep a short notebook of facts you missed and revise it before each mock.

Official information

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