Question

Which of the following was adopted from the Maurya dynasty in the emblem of the Government of India?
A) 4 lions
B) Chariot Wheel
C) Horse
D) Words "Satyamev Jayate"

Answer 1

Hint: The emblem of the Government of India was adopted from the Sarnath capital of Ashoka. The lion refers to the Buddha, formerly Shakyamuni, a member of the Shakya clan.

Complete answer:
The national emblem of the Republic of India is called, is an adaptation of the Lion Capital of Ashoka from 250 BCE at Sarnath,UP. It has 4 lions that face 4 different directions, namely north, east, south, and west but only three are visible at one time.The lion is also a symbol of royalty and leadership which may represent the Buddhist king Ashoka who ordered these columns. A chakra (wheel) was originally mounted above the lions.Now let's see the options:-

4 lions- the four lions which were present in the Ashok pillar in Sarnath have been chosen as the national emblem of India hence this is the correct option.
Chariot Wheel- Chariot wheel is not present in the emblem of India hence it is not the correct option.
Horse- Horse has no significance with respect to the emblem of India hence it is the incorrect option.
None of these- The words Satyamev Jayate have been taken from the Mundaka Upanishad but are not there on the national emblem thus it is the incorrect option .

Hence the correct answer is option A.

Note: India adopted this emblem on 26 January 1950 as soon as it became a Republic ,when the constitution came into force.An emblem by description is “a heraldic instrument or symbolic object as a unique insignia of a nation, organization, or family”.