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Why did Bachhendri put up the Indian flag on the peak?
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Answer: In honour of our country, Bachhendri put up the Indian flag on the peak.
NCERT · Class 5 · EVS
Chapter 9: Up You Go
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When have you seen our national flag being hoisted? Collect information on our national flag.
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Answer: National flag is hoisted on Republic Day and Independence Day. On these days, schools and educational institutes conduct events and display national pride.
The national flag is a horizontal tricolour with deep saffron at the top, white in the middle and dark green at the bottom in equal proportion. The ratio of the width of the flag to its length is two to three. In the centre of the white band is a navy-blue wheel, which represents the chakra.
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Have you seen the flag of any other country? Where?
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Answer: Yes, I have seen flags of many other countries on the internet, on television, in books, etc.