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Which sculpture is the State Emblem of India based on?
Which sculpture is the State Emblem of India based on?
- Maurya Empire sculpture
- Gautama Buddha sculpture
- Lion Capital of Ashoka (correct)
- Sarnath sculpture
When did the State Emblem of India become the emblem of the Dominion of India?
When did the State Emblem of India become the emblem of the Dominion of India?
- 280 BCE
- January 26, 1950
- December 1947 (correct)
- During the Maurya Empire
What is the State Emblem of India used for?
What is the State Emblem of India used for?
- Used by the union government
- Used by government agencies
- Appears on official documents, currency, and passports (correct)
- Used by state governments
Where was the Lion Capital of Ashoka originally erected?
Where was the Lion Capital of Ashoka originally erected?
When did the Government of India adopt the State Emblem of India?
When did the Government of India adopt the State Emblem of India?
Which government agencies use the State Emblem of India?
Which government agencies use the State Emblem of India?
When did the State Emblem of India become the emblem of the Republic of India?
When did the State Emblem of India become the emblem of the Republic of India?
Where is the Lion Capital of Ashoka currently located?
Where is the Lion Capital of Ashoka currently located?
What does the State Emblem of India appear on?
What does the State Emblem of India appear on?
How many lions are depicted in the State Emblem of India?
How many lions are depicted in the State Emblem of India?
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Study Notes
State Emblem of India
- The State Emblem of India is based on the Lion Capital of Ashoka.
- It became the emblem of the Dominion of India on January 26, 1950.
Original Location and Current Location
- The Lion Capital of Ashoka was originally erected at Sarnath, Uttar Pradesh.
- It is currently located at the Sarnath Museum, Uttar Pradesh.
Adoption and Usage
- The Government of India adopted the State Emblem of India on January 26, 1950.
- The State Emblem of India is used by various government agencies.
- It appears on various Indian currency notes, passports, and other official documents.
Characteristics
- The State Emblem of India features four lions, standing back to back, mounted on a circular abacus.
- The four lions represent courage, confidence, energy, and pride.
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