National Anthem


1. Which is our National Anthem?

Jana Gana Mana written by Rabindranath Tagore

2. How many stanzas are there in National Anthem?

Five stanzas

3. How many lines are there sung in National Anthem?

13 lines

4. When was National Anthem created?

27th December 1911

5. When and in which session of Congress National Anthem sung?

Kolkata session on 27th December 1911

6. When was National Anthem adopted by Constituent Assembly of India?

24th January 1950

7. What is the prescribed time to sing National Anthem?

52 seconds (shorter period is 20 seconds)

8. In what posture should a person be at the time of singing National Anthem?

In attention

9. By which name is the National Anthem famous in English version?

The morning song of India

10. Who translated English version of National Anthem?

Rabindra Nath Tagore