Multiple choice general knowledge history

WHO PROPOSED THE INDIAN NATIONAL FLAG WITH ASHOKAN WHEEL INSTEAD OF THE CHAKRA IN THE MIDDLE

  1. MAHATMA GANDHI

  2. JAWAHARLAL NEHRU

  3. MAULANA AZAD

  4. SAROJINI NAIDU
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Explanation

The Indian National Flag with the Ashokan Chakra (wheel) replacing the spinning wheel (charkha) was adopted under Jawaharlal Nehru's leadership in the Constituent Assembly in 1947. Mahatma Gandhi had initially suggested the charkha, but it was replaced with the Ashokan symbol to represent India's ancient heritage and the dharma wheel. The design was finalized by a committee led by Nehru, who presented it to the Constituent Assembly.

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