Our National Symbol, The Lion Capital

Q. S1: The pillar at Sarnath is one of the best specimen of sculpture. S2: The Dharmachakra of the pillar at Sarnath is found on the Indian flag. Which of the following option is correct:

1. S1: True; S2: True; S2 is the correct explanation for S2
2. S1: True; S2: True; Both the statements are independent statements
3. S1: True; S2: False
4. S1: False; S2: True

Q. S1: Ashoka, the emperor of the Mauryan Dynasty promoted non-violence and teachings of the Buddha.

S2: Ashoka built pillars from single stone and inscribed religious teachings in Brahmi script.

1. S1: True; S2: False
2. S1: True; S2: True; S2 is the correct explanation for S1
3. S1: False; S2: True
4. S1: True; S2: True; Both the statements are independent statements

Q. The Dharmachakra present on the pillar at Sarnath is a symbol of Buddhism. Which of the following option is correct?

1. It represents the symbol of Buddhism.
2. It does not have any significance.
3. It represents the symbol of Chola dynasty.
4. It represents the symbol of Jainism.

Q. was the emperor of the Mauryan Dynasty who ruled from 265–238 BCE.

1. Shivaji
2. Prithvi Raj Chauhan
3. Kalinga
4. Ashoka

Q. I am an emperor who ruled India from 265–238 BCE. My administrative policies promoted non-violence and tolerance. I was also a patron to Buddhism, and promoted the teachings of Buddha. Who am I?

1. Shivaji
2. Maurya
3. Ashoka
4. Akbar

Q. was the emperor of the Mauryan Dynasty who ruled from 265–238 BCE.

Q. During Ashoka's reign, pillars with teachings were written in Brahmi Script.

1. True
2. False

Q. Which is the national symbol of India?

1. Elephant Capital
2. Stupa of Sanchi
3. Lion Capital
4. Bullock Capital

Q. 13(B) Not marble , nor the gilded monuments
Of princes, shall outlive this powerful rhyme;
(a) Explain marble. What does it stand for ?
(b) Why do the princes get the gilded monuments made ?
(c) What will happen to them?

Q. Which feature in our national symbol is epitomized as the 'triumph of religion"?

1. Dharmachakra
2. Lotus
3. Elephant
4. Lion