Multiple choice

The shorter version of India's National Anthem has a playing time of

  1. 12 seconds

  2. 15 seconds

  3. 20 seconds

  4. 26 seconds
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Explanation

The shorter version of India's National Anthem (Jana Gana Mana) has a playing time of approximately 20 seconds. While the full anthem takes about 52 seconds, a shorter version is commonly used for ceremonial occasions. This 20-second truncated version contains the first and last lines, maintaining the essence while being more concise for events like Republic Day and Independence Day ceremonies.

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