Question

Our national emblem is taken from the pillar erected by Emperor Ashoka at:

• A. Patliputra
• B. Mehrauli
• C. Saranath
• D. Vaishali

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Saranath

Ashoka

• Ashoka was the most important among the kings of the Maurya dynasty with Magadha as the capital.

• Our national emblem is taken from the pillar erected by Emperor Ashoka at Saranath. The Dharma Chakra of Ashoka is kept at the centre of our national flag.

• Ashoka also built the stupa at Sanchi.