Question

In what ways did the colonial Indian cities embody the visible signs and symbols of modernity?​

Answer 1

National symbols of India depict the country’s image and have been chosen very carefully. The national animal, tiger symbolises power; the national flower, lotus symbolises purity; the national tree, banyan symbolises immortality, the national bird, the peacock symbolises elegance and the national fruit, mango symbolises the tropical climate of India.

Similarly, our national song and national anthem were a source of inspiration during the freedom struggle. The national emblem of India depicts four lions standing back to back, symbolising power, courage, pride and confidence. The game of hockey was at its peak when it was adopted as the national game of India.