Question

State whether these sentences are true (T) or false (F).
The lions on the currency notes come from the Rampurwa bull capital.
a. True
b. False

Answer 1

Hint:
The four lions overhanging the capital symbolize the kingship of the Buddha and his roar over the four directions. The four lions (one hidden from view) are Strength, Courage, Pride, and Trust.

Complete solution:
The Lion Capital Series was a series of currency notes issued after India declared its independence from the United Kingdom and used until the Indian Reserve Bank (RBI) introduced the Mahatma Gandhi Series in 1996 with 10 and 500 rupee denominations and crafted with the illustration of the Lion Capital of Ashoka, the National Emblem that replaced the George VI banknote series. The first banknote printed after India became independent was a 1-rubber note.

Ashoka's Lion Capital is a sculpture of four Asian lions standing back on an intricate foundation that includes other species. A graphic depiction of it was adopted as the official emblem of India in 1950. It was originally built at the top of the Ashoka pillar at the important Buddhist site of Sarnath by Emperor Ashoka in around 250 BCE.

The pillar, also called the Aśoka Pole, is still in its original location, but the Lion Capital is now in the Sarnath Museum in Uttar Pradesh, India. Standing 2.15 meters (7 feet) high, including the base, it is more elaborate than the other somewhat similar surviving capitals of the Ashoka pillars bearing the Ashoka edicts which have been installed across India, some of which feature single animals at the top; another weakened group of four lions survives in Sanchi.

Like Buddha, his follower Ashoka decided to spread the message of peace and friendship. Likewise, after gaining independence, India decided to spread the same message. So, after achieving independence, India adopted the symbol of four lions. That's why the symbol is used in Indian currencies.

Hence, the correct answer is option B.

Note:
Satyameva Jayate is part of the mantra of the Hindu scripture Mundaka Upanishad. Following the independence of India, it was adopted as the national motto of India on 26 January 1950, when India became a republic. It is engraved in the Devanagari script at the base of the Ashoka Lion Capital and forms an integral part of the Indian national emblem. The symbol and the words "Satyameva Jayate" are written on one side of all Indian currency and national documents.