Vande Mataram protocol and penal protection

1. Question 1Answer B

   The first Vande Mataram protocol issued in February 2026 requires how many stanzas to be sung?

   • ATwo
   • BCorrect answer: Six
   • CFour
   • DFive

   Core Trigger: In February 2026 the Ministry of Home Affairs issued the first Vande Mataram protocol: all six stanzas, 3 minutes 10 seconds, audience standing.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 003, point 1

2. Question 2Answer D

   Under the protocol, which is sung first when both national tunes are played?

   • AJana Gana Mana
   • BBoth together
   • CEither, at the organiser's choice
   • DCorrect answer: Vande Mataram

   Order: Vande Mataram is sung before Jana Gana Mana when both are played.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 003, point 2

3. Question 3Answer A

   Which ministry issued the first Vande Mataram protocol?

   • ACorrect answer: Ministry of Home Affairs
   • BMinistry of Culture
   • CMinistry of Education
   • DMinistry of Information and Broadcasting

   Issuing Body: The Ministry of Home Affairs issued the protocol.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 003, point 3

4. Question 4Answer A

   Who wrote Vande Mataram, part of Anandamath (1882)?

   • ACorrect answer: Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay
   • BRabindranath Tagore
   • CMuhammad Iqbal
   • DSubramania Bharati

   Symbol: Vande Mataram is India's National Song, written by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay and part of Anandamath (1882).From Book 1 RATNA, topic 003, point 4

5. Question 5Answer A

   Which law did Parliament pass on 29 and 30 July 2026 on insults to national symbols?

   • ACorrect answer: Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Act, 2026
   • BNational Flag Code (Amendment) Act, 2026
   • CEmblems and Names (Amendment) Act, 2026
   • DNational Symbols Protection Act, 2026

   Law Passed: Parliament passed the Prevention of Insults to National Honour (Amendment) Act, 2026: Rajya Sabha 29 July, Lok Sabha 30 July.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 003, point 5

6. Question 6Answer A

   Consider the statements: 1. The 1971 Act protected the Flag, the Constitution and the National Anthem. 2. The 1971 Act already covered the National Song. Which is/are correct?

   • ACorrect answer: Only 1
   • BOnly 2
   • CBoth 1 and 2
   • DNeither

   Earlier Coverage: The 1971 Act protected only the Flag, the Constitution and the National Anthem; the amendment adds the National Song.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 003, point 6

7. Question 7Answer B

   Where did both Houses pass the Bill?

   • AVigyan Bhavan, New Delhi
   • BCorrect answer: Parliament House, New Delhi
   • CRashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi
   • DCentral Vista Convention Centre

   Venue: Both Houses passed the Bill at Parliament House, New Delhi.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 003, point 8

8. Question 8Answer A

   On what date did the Constituent Assembly adopt Vande Mataram as the National Song?

   • ACorrect answer: 24 January 1950
   • B26 January 1950
   • C15 August 1947
   • D26 November 1949

   Founded: The Constituent Assembly adopted Vande Mataram as National Song on 24 January 1950.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 003, point 9

9. Question 9Answer B

   In Bijoe Emmanuel v State of Kerala (1986), students could not be punished for what?

   • ANot wearing school uniform
   • BCorrect answer: Silently standing during the anthem
   • CAbsence on Republic Day
   • DRefusing to salute the Flag

   Landmark: Bijoe Emmanuel v State of Kerala (1986): students could not be punished for silently standing during the anthem.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 003, point 10

10. Question 10Answer B

    Consider the statements: 1. Article 51A(a) names the National Song. 2. Article 51A(a) makes respect for the National Flag a Fundamental Duty. Which is/are correct?

    • AOnly 1
    • BCorrect answer: Only 2
    • CBoth 1 and 2
    • DNeither

    Articles: Article 51A(a) makes respect for the Constitution, the National Flag and the National Anthem a Fundamental Duty; it does not name the National Song.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 003, point 11

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