Governance, public policy and rights issues
National symbols, honours and state ceremonial
Practise 5 PYQsConcepts to cover
- Flag Code of India 2002
- State Emblem Act 2005 and 'Satyameva Jayate'
- National calendar, anthem and song
- Bharat Ratna and Padma awards are not titles under Article 18
- Gandhi Peace Prize jury and similar national prizes
Where to study
The Constitution of India
- Art. 18
- Art. 51A(a)
Ministry of Home Affairs: home page
- home
The Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act, 1971
- s. 2 Insults to Indian National Flag and Constitution of India
- s. 3 Preventing or disturbing singing of Indian National Anthem
The State Emblem of India (Prohibition of Improper Use) Act, 2005
- s. 3 Prohibition of improper use of emblem
- Schedule (description of the emblem and the motto)
NCERT Class XI Indian Constitution at Work, Chapter 2: Rights in the Indian Constitution
- pp. 5-8 'Right to Equality' (abolition of titles)