How many spokes are there in the Ashok Chakra of the National Flag of India?

Question

Question

This question was previously asked in

Chandigarh Police Constable 2013 Official Paper

Answer 1

The correct answer is 24.

Key Points

The Ashok Chakra is a prominent feature in the Indian National Flag.
It is depicted as a navy blue wheel at the center of the white stripe of the flag.
The Ashok Chakra has 24 spokes.
It represents the eternal wheel of law (Dharma Chakra) and signifies movement, progress, and righteousness.

Important Points

The Ashok Chakra was adopted from the Lion Capital of Ashoka, which is located at Sarnath, near Varanasi.
It is placed in the middle of the white stripe of the Indian flag, symbolizing truth and virtue.
The wheel is derived from the Buddhist tradition and represents Dharmachakra (Wheel of Dharma).