Important Facts About India 1

1. On July 22,1947 the tri-color was adopted as India's National Flag.
2. The lion capital was adopted as the National Emblem by the Government of India on January 26,1950.
3. The unified Indian Calendar is based on the Saka Era.
4. Minimum age limit for becoming a member of Lok Sabha is 25 years.
5. Minimum age limit for becoming a member of Rajya Sabha is 30 years.
6. The Planning Commission was set up in 1950,its first chairman was Dr. Jawaharlal  Nehru.
7. Kavaratti is the administrated headquarter of Lakshadweep.
8. The length of the river Ganga is 1650 miles.
9. The river which flows between Vindhyas and Satpuras is Sone.
10. The State having deposits of nickel is Orissa.