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How many seconds are needed to sing ‘Janaganamana’, the National Anthem of our country?

  1. 50 seconds

  2. 52 seconds

  3. 54 seconds

  4. 56 seconds
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B Correct answer
Explanation

The correct duration for singing the Indian National Anthem 'Jana Gana Mana' is 52 seconds, as specified by the Government of India. This was formally set by a 2005 advisory from the Home Ministry stating that the full anthem should take approximately 52 seconds to sing. The 52-second version is the complete anthem. Any significantly shorter or longer version would not be the officially approved duration.

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