Mascots & Logos — Set 3
Indian Railways · मस्कॉट और लोगो · Questions 21–30 of 40
Which animal is the primary figure of the official Indian Railways mascot?
Correct Answer: A. Elephant
The mascot of Indian Railways is an elephant named Bholu. He is depicted as a railway guard holding a green lantern. This symbol was introduced to represent safety and service.
What is the name of the Indian Railways mascot?
Correct Answer: A. Bholu
Bholu is the official name of the elephant mascot of the Indian Railways. It was designed by the National Institute of Design in 2002. The mascot is meant to be friendly and helpful to passengers.
In which year did the Indian Railways introduce its official mascot Bholu?
Correct Answer: D. 2002
Bholu the elephant was introduced in 2002 to celebrate the 150th anniversary of Indian Railways. It initially appeared on a commemorative stamp. Later, it was adopted as the permanent mascot.
What is Bholu, the mascot of Indian Railways, holding in his hand?
Correct Answer: D. A Lantern
Bholu is seen holding a green signal lamp or lantern in one of his hands. This signifies that the train is safe to proceed. The lantern is a traditional tool used by railway guards.
The official logo of Indian Railways contains how many stars in a circle?
Correct Answer: C. 17
The Indian Railways logo features a circular border with 17 stars. These stars originally represented the different zones of the railway network. The number was updated as new zones were created.
Which organization designed the 'Bholu' mascot for Indian Railways?
Correct Answer: D. National Institute of Design
The National Institute of Design (NID), Ahmedabad, was commissioned to create the mascot. They designed Bholu to look like a friendly and responsible railway guard. It has since become a very popular icon in India.
What is the main color of the Indian Railways logo background on its emblem?
Correct Answer: A. Blue
The standard color of the Indian Railways emblem is blue. It usually features white stars and a central national emblem. This logo is seen on almost all official railway property.
What does the mascot Bholu represent for the Indian Railways?
Correct Answer: D. Safety and Ethical Service
Bholu was designed to represent a dependable and ethical servant of the public. The green light he holds stands for safety and the assurance of a smooth journey. It highlights the human face of the large organization.
The central part of the Indian Railways logo features which national symbol?
Correct Answer: A. Ashoka Pillar
The center of the Indian Railways logo features the State Emblem of India, which is the Lion Capital of Ashoka. This signifies that the railway is a national property of the Republic of India. Below the lions, the wheel or 'Chakra' is also visible.
How many lions are visible in the central emblem of the Indian Railways logo?
Correct Answer: B. 3
While the actual Ashoka Pillar has four lions, only three are visible in the 2D representation used in the logo. This is consistent with the standard national emblem of India. The fourth lion is hidden from view at the back.