Which one of the following combinations of colours was the ‘Swaraj flag’ designed by Gandhiji in 1921?

see full answer

Your Exam Success, Personally Taken Care Of

1:1 expert mentors customize learning to your strength and weaknesses – so you score higher in school , IIT JEE and NEET entrance exams.

An Intiative by Sri Chaitanya

Red, Green, and White

Red, Green, and Yellow

Orange, White, and Green

Yellow, white, and Green

answer is A.

(Unlock A.I Detailed Solution for FREE)

Best Courses for You

JEE

NEET

Foundation JEE

Foundation NEET

CBSE

Detailed Solution

Red, green, and white were the colours of the ‘Swaraj flag’ designed by Gandhiji in 1921.
The development of nationalism is evident in the formation of icons and symbols presenting the unifying feature of nationalist feelings.For example, aA flag was designed during the swadeshi movement in Bengal. It was a tricolour (red, green, yellow), had eight lotuses and a crescent moon.
Similarly, in 1921, Gandhiji designed a tricolour flag with red, green, and white colours. It also had a spinning wheel in the centre that represented the idea of self-help. The flag became a symbol of nationalism and was carried during marches as a symbol of defiance.

Watch 3-min video & get full concept clarity