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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which institution became the first public varsity with ’monumental’ flag
A
Jawaharlal Nehru University
B
IIT Bombay
C
IIM Banglore
D
Delhi University
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The correct option is C Bhikaiji Cama.

Detailed explanation-2: -The national flag of independent India was first unfurled at a midnight ceremony held in New Delhi’s Constitution Hall on the night of 14-15 August 1947. The national flag was then formally unfurled at 0830 hrs (Indian Standard Time, IST) on 15 Aug 1947 at the Durbar Hall.

Detailed explanation-3: -India’s first flag consisted of three colours-green, yellow and red-in horizontal stripes. It was first showcased on August 7, 1906, and developed at today’s Kolkata’s Parsee Bagan Square (Green Park).

Detailed explanation-4: -Belagavi or Belgaum Fort in Kote Kere, Karnataka, boasts of the tallest Indian flagpoles measuring 110 m or 361 ft.

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