Mind Map for UPSC Exam (National Anthem)
Mind Map for UPSC Exam (National Anthem)
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Mind Map Important Topics:
National Anthem
History
- The Indian National Anthem represents the hopes and aspirations of the people of India. It is the symbol of our national pride.
- Jana Gana Mana was first written in Bengali, the first of five stanzas of the Brahmo hymn titled Bharot Bhagyo Bidhata are attributed to Rabindranath Tagore.
- The underlying message of Jana Gana Mana is pluralism.
- Its Hindi version was adopted by the Constituent Assembly as the National Anthem of India on 1950.
- Though the Bengali song had been written in 1911, it was largely unknown except to the readers of Tattwabodhini Patrika
Legal Provisions
- Under prevention of Insults to National Honour Act of 1971 whoever burns, mutilates, destroys, disfigures or otherwise shows disrespect to India’s National Flag shall be punished with max imprisonment of 3 yrs.
- Disrespect to national insignia has been linked to Section 124(A) of IPC, which refers to sedition.
- Under Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act whoever intentionally prevents the singing of National Anthem or causes any disturbance in such singing can be punished with imprisonment of 3 yrs.
- SC in recent judgment said national anthem should be played before the start of movie and audience should stand in attention , however exception has been given to specially abled persons.
Way to perform
- There are two versions of the National anthem fullversion takes 52 sec to perform, while the short version takes around 20 seconds.
- Full version shall be played at Civil and Military investitures, during parade, On arrival of the President at formal State functions etc
- The short version of the Anthem shall be played when drinking toasts in Messes.
- Whenever the Anthem is sung or played, the audience shall stand to attention.