Question

The emblem for the modern Republic of India was adopted from the

• A. Ellora Stupa
• B. Elephanta relief
• C. Gandhara school
• D. Lion capital of Saranath

Answer 1

Answer:

D. Lion capital of Saranath

The Ashoka Chakra is a depiction of the Buddhist Dharmachakra, represented with 24 spokes. It is so called because it appears on a number of edicts of Ashoka, most prominent among which is the Lion Capital of Sarnath which has been adopted as the National Emblem of the Republic of India.