Question

What is the prescribed time duration for singing the full version of the Indian national anthem?

Hint:

Think about the standard timing fixed for playing Jana Gana Mana in full at official events.

Answer 1

The correct answer is 52 seconds.

The full version of Jana Gana Mana, India's national anthem, takes about 52 seconds to sing at the correct tempo. This timing was fixed by the Government of India so that the anthem is played and sung in a uniform manner across schools, government functions, and official ceremonies.

There is also a shorter version, made of the first and last lines of the anthem, which takes about 20 seconds. This short version is used when time is limited, such as at the start of some official events.