National Service Scheme: Badge and Meaning

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What does the Konark wheel in the NSS badge symbolize?

  • The 8 major languages spoken in India
  • The 8 major festivals celebrated in India
  • 24 hours of the day (correct)
  • The 8 core values of NSS

What does the red color in the NSS badge signify?

  • Energy and spirit displayed by NSS volunteers (correct)
  • Love and compassion towards fellow human beings
  • Anger and frustration towards social issues
  • Courage and bravery in community service

What does the blue color in the NSS badge symbolize?

  • The ocean and its depth
  • The cosmos of which NSS is a part (correct)
  • The unity and diversity of India
  • The sky and its vastness

How long is the duration of each National Integration Camp (NIC)?

<p>7 days with day-night boarding &amp; lodging (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Approximately how many NSS volunteers attend the National Integration Camp annually?

<p>~1500 with at least 50% being girl students (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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NSS Badge Symbolism

  • The Konark wheel in the NSS badge symbolizes the cycling wheel of Konark Sun Temple, representing movement and change.
  • The red color in the NSS badge signifies the spirit of adventure, courage, and sacrifice.
  • The blue color in the NSS badge symbolizes the sky and the ocean, representing the vastness and depth of the sea and the universe.

National Integration Camp (NIC)

  • Each National Integration Camp (NIC) has a duration of 7-10 days.
  • Around 2,000 NSS volunteers attend the National Integration Camp annually.

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