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Our Country India for Class 2 (EVS): National Flag, Symbols, Anthem & Directions
2026-11-09 · 6 min read
Our Country India for Class 2 (EVS): National Flag, Symbols, Anthem & Directions
Look at a flag waving in the wind. Which country's flag is it? India, our country! In this lesson from Param Tuition Bureau, Class 2 children learn about our flag, our national symbols, and what makes India special.
1. Our National Flag: The Tiranga
Tiranga means three colours.
| Part | What it stands for |
|---|---|
| Saffron (top) | Courage and strength |
| White (middle) | Peace and truth |
| Green (bottom) | Growth and our green land |
| Ashoka Chakra (centre) | A navy blue wheel with 24 spokes |
2. Activity: Make Your Own Tiranga
You need white paper, orange and green crayons, a blue pen, a bangle and a straw. Fold the paper into three equal strips. Colour the top strip saffron and the bottom strip green, and leave the middle white. Trace a bangle in the centre and draw 24 spokes with the blue pen. Tape it to the straw and wave it proudly. Remember: our flag must never touch the ground.
3. Our National Symbols
| Symbol | Name |
|---|---|
| National animal | Tiger |
| National bird | Peacock |
| National flower | Lotus |
| National fruit | Mango |
| National tree | Banyan |
| National river | Ganga |
4. National Anthem and National Song
- National anthem: Jana Gana Mana, written by Rabindranath Tagore. It takes about 52 seconds to sing. We stand straight and still when it is played.
- National song: Vande Mataram, written by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee.
5. India in Four Directions
- North: the Himalaya mountains
- South: the Indian Ocean
- East: the Bay of Bengal
- West: the Arabian Sea
India has water on three sides. Land like this is called a peninsula.
6. Many States, One Country
Our capital is New Delhi. India has 28 states and 8 union territories. People speak many languages, like Hindi, Bengali, Tamil, Marathi and Telugu, and celebrate festivals like Diwali, Eid, Christmas, Pongal and Baisakhi. We are different, yet one family: unity in diversity.
7. How Can I Be a Good Indian?
Respect the flag and the anthem, be kind to people of every language and religion, keep streets, parks and trains clean, and learn about other states and their food.
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Our Country India for Class 2 (EVS): National Flag, Symbols, Anthem & Directions — FAQs
What do the colours of the Indian flag mean?
Saffron at the top stands for courage and strength, white in the middle for peace and truth, and green at the bottom for growth and our green land. The navy blue Ashoka Chakra in the centre has 24 spokes.
Who wrote the national anthem and national song of India?
The national anthem, Jana Gana Mana, was written by Rabindranath Tagore. The national song, Vande Mataram, was written by Bankim Chandra Chatterjee.
What are India’s national symbols?
The tiger is the national animal, the peacock the national bird, the lotus the national flower, the mango the national fruit, the banyan the national tree, and the Ganga the national river.
Why is India called a peninsula?
Because India has water on three sides: the Indian Ocean to the south, the Bay of Bengal to the east, and the Arabian Sea to the west, with the Himalaya mountains to the north.