Question

The State emblem of India is an adaptation of the:
1. Lion Capital of Asoka at Sarnath
2. Vaishali Pilar of Asoka
3. Sanchi Stupa
4. Allahabad Stone Pillar Inscription of Samudra Gupta

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 1 : Lion Capital of Asoka at Sarnath

The correct answer is Lion Capital of Asoka at Sarnath.

 

• The State Emblem of India is an adaptation of the lion capital of Asoka at Sarnath.
• The state emblem of India consists of four lions, standing back to back.
  • Among the four lions, only three lions are visible, the fourth being hidden from view. 
  • The mouths of lions are open roaring or spreading the dharma.
• The state emblem of India consists of a drum on which four animals are carved representing the four cardinal directions:
  • A horse (west).
  • An ox (east).
  • An elephant (south).
  • A lion (north).
• The capital is crowned by the wheel of the law (Dharma Chakra).
• The state emblem of India was adopted on 26^th January 1950.
• The word Satyameva Jayate is inscribed below the abacus in Devanagari script.

 

• Vaishali is a district in Bihar, 
  • The Vaishali pillar has only a single lion capital.
• Sanchi stupa is a Buddhist complex in Madhya Pradesh.
  • it was built by Emperor Ashoka in the 3rd century BC.
• The Allahabad pillar inscription was originally installed by Asoka at Kausambi.
  • It was shifted to Allahabad Fort.
  • It contains three inscriptions belonging to the time of Asoka, Samudragupta, and Jahangir.