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What does the navy blue wheel that appears in the Indian national flag stand for?

  1. The wheel of Krishna

  2. The wheel of law

  3. The wheel of religion

  4. The Wheel of Democracy
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The navy blue wheel (Ashoka Chakra) represents the 'Wheel of Law' or Dharma Chakra from ancient Indian philosophy, particularly associated with Emperor Ashoka. It symbolizes the eternal cycle of life, progress, and righteousness. The wheel with 24 spokes represents the 24 hours of the day and continuous movement forward.

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