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Q. From where was the national emblem of India taken?
Answer: Sarnath
Notes: The National emblem of India was taken from Ashoka's pillar at Sarnath. In this emblem 4 lions are seated facing back to each other. The base also includes a horse, a bull and an elephant. The lion is separated by a wheel over a bell shaped lotus. The symbol was later adopted as the National emblem on 26 Jan 1950.

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