Question

The Government of India adopted _____, the lion-headed pillar head of Sarnath, with Taurus, Chakra, and Horse as a national emblem.
1. 2 October, 1950
2. 24 January, 1949
3. 26 January, 1950
4. 15 August 1947

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 3 : 26 January, 1950

The correct answer is 26 January 1950.

• The Government of India adopted the lion-headed pillar head of Sarnath, with Taurus, Chakra, and Horse as a national emblem on 26 January 1950.
• The State Emblem of India is the national emblem of India.
• The emblem is an adaptation of the Lion Capital of Ashoka, a statue from 280 BCE.
• The statue is a dimensional emblem showing three lions.
• It became the emblem of India in December 1947 and also succeeded as the Seal of the Republic of India.