Which of the following was adopted from the Maurya dynasty in the emblem of Government of India?

Four lions

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Chariot wheel

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Horse

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Words 'Satyameva Jayate

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Solution

The correct option is A Four lions
The National Emblem of India is based on the Lion Capital of the Ashoka Pillar in Sarnath, U.P. It is the graphical representation of Lion Capital that is ornamented on top of Ashoka Pillar. It was adopted on 26 January 1959 when India became Republic i.e. when the Constitution came into force.

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