National Anthem of India : Recent Supreme Court's Verdict

The National Anthem of India with an underlying message of pluralism was written and composed by the Nobel Laureate and an internationally acclaimed poet Shri Rabindranath Tagore during the Indian struggle for independence. The anthem forms the core of the ethos of Indian society and it is a civic duty of every citizen of the country to show due respect to the anthem while it is been sung, recited or played.

Keeping this into consideration, the Supreme Court of India has recently announced a verdict on National Anthem. The verdict was based on a writ petition filed before the court.

Let's attempt few questions on this topic.

Question 1 : Which of the following statements is/are correct with respect to the National Anthem of India ?

a) It was adopted by the constituent assembly on 24th January, 1950.
b) It was first sung on 27th December, 1911 at the Calcutta session of Indian National Congress.
c) Both a and b 
d) Neither a nor b

Question 2 Which of the following statements is not the part of Supreme Court's verdict?

a) Cinema halls to play National Anthem before the beginning of a feature film and during the interval.
b) Commercial exploitation of National Anthem and its dramatization is prohibited.
c) Doors of cinema hall shall be closed while National Anthem is been played.
d) No printing of National Anthem that amounts to its disrespect.

Question 3 Which of the following laws or cases or code is/are related to the National Anthem of India?

a) Flag code of India
b) Uphaar Case
c) The Prevention of Insults to National Honour Act,1971
d) All of the above

Question 4 Which of the following is not the 'fundamental duty' enshrined in the constitution of India?

a) To abide by the Constitution and respect its ideals and institutions.
b) To respect the National Song of India.
c)  To respect the National Anthem of India.
d) To respect the National Flag of India.

Answers

1) c
2) a . Cinema halls are required to play National Anthem before the beginning of a feature film only.
3) d
4) b 

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