India gained independence in the year 1947. This key fact is not directly mentioned in the provided evidence, but it is widely known and can be verified from other sources. The evidence provided focuses on the national flag of India and does not contain information about the year of independence.
The national flag of India is also known as the Tricolor. It consists of three horizontal stripes of saffron, white, and green colors. The top saffron stripe represents courage and sacrifice, the middle white stripe symbolizes purity and truth, and the bottom green stripe represents faith and chivalry. The Ashoka Chakra, a 24-spoke wheel, is also a prominent feature of the flag, signifying the eternal wheel of law. The evidence does not provide information about the significance of the Ashoka Chakra’s color or the number of spokes.