Question

How many animals are seen in India’s national emblem ? 
1. 4
2. 5
3. 6
4. 7

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : 4

The correct answer is 4.

• The National Emblem of India was adopted on 26 January 1950. 
• It is inspired by the Lion Capital of Ashoka which is a statue from 250 BCE situated at Sarnath.
• The animals demonstrated on the pillar are horse, bull, elephant, and lion.
• The elephant denotes Buddha’s outset (the dream of a white elephant entering her womb dreamt by Buddha’s mother at the time of Buddha’s conception).
• The bull symbolizes the Zodiac sign of Buddha- Taurus.
• The horse signifies Buddha’s horse which he rode at the time of departing from the citadel.
• The lion indicates enlightenment.
• The Emblem is the part of the official letterhead of all the papers of the Government of India and also appears in the Indian currency.
• It can be seen in many Indian places and on Indian passports as well.
• Ashok Chakra on its base has been used as the center of the National Flag of India.