Question 1: What is the National Symbols of India?
A. Ashoka Stambha
B. The Tiger of India
C. The Elephant of Delhi
D. The Peacock of Punjab
A. Ashoka Stambha
The national symbol of India is the Lion Capital of Ashoka. This symbol is derived from the pillar erected by Emperor Ashoka at Sarnath, and it features four Asiatic lions standing back to back. The emblem also includes a horse, a bull, an elephant, and a lion, which are depicted on the base of the capital, as well as the Dharma Chakra (wheel) with 24 spokes.
Question 2: The national emblem of India features how many lions?
A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5
C. 4
The national emblem of India features four lions. However, in the two-dimensional representation, only three lions are visible.
Question 3: The national emblem of India was adopted on which date?
A. January 26, 1950
B. August 15, 1947
C. November 26, 1949
D. January 26, 1948
A. January 26, 1950
Question 4: Which ancient emperor’s pillar is the national emblem of India derived from?
A. Chandragupta Maurya
B. Harshavardhana
C. Ashoka
D. Akbar
C. Ashoka
Question 5: The words “Satyameva Jayate” inscribed below the national emblem are taken from which ancient Indian scripture?
A. Rigveda
B. Upanishads
C. Bhagavad Gita
D. Puranas
B. Upanishads
Question 6: What does the wheel in the national emblem represent?
A. Law and Dharma (Righteousness)
B. Power and Strength
C. Peace and Harmony
D. Knowledge and Wisdom
A. Law and Dharma (Righteousness)
Question 7: The national emblem of India is found on which of the following?
A. Currency notes
B. Passports
C. Government documents
D. All of the above
D. All of the above
Question 8: How many spokes does the wheel in the national emblem have?
A. 20
B. 24
C. 18
D. 22
B. 24
Question 9: The Lion Capital of Ashoka is located in which Indian state?
A. Uttar Pradesh
B. Madhya Pradesh
C. Bihar
D. Gujarat
C. Bihar
Question 10: What animal is depicted below the lions in the national emblem?
A. Elephant
B. Bull
C. Horse
D. All of the above
D. All of the above