Answer: Mundaka Upanishad
Notes: The correct answer is [D] Mundaka Upanishad.The phrase "Satyameva Jayate" (Sanskrit: सत्यमेव जयते) literally translates to "Truth alone triumphs." It is a mantra from the ancient Indian scripture, the Mundaka Upanishad, which is associated with the Atharvaveda.Historical and National Significance:
- State Emblem of India: When the State Emblem of India was adopted on January 26, 1950, this motto was inscribed at the base of the Lion Capital of Ashoka in Devanagari script.
- Popularization: The phrase was popularized in the modern era by Pandit Madan Mohan Malaviya during his presidency of the Indian National Congress in 1918. He felt it perfectly captured the spirit of the Indian independence movement.
- The Full Verse: The complete mantra from the Upanishad is:Satyameva jayate nānṛtaṃ satyena panthā vitato devayānaḥ (Truth alone triumphs, not untruth; by truth is laid out the path of the gods.)
- Katha Upanishad [A]: This Upanishad is famous for the dialogue between the young boy Nachiketa and Yama (the God of Death) regarding the nature of the soul and the afterlife.
- Chandogya Upanishad [B]: One of the oldest Upanishads, it is known for the phrase "Tat Tvam Asi" (That Thou Art), which explores the relationship between the individual soul and the universal consciousness.
- Aitareya Upanishad [C]: This Upanishad belongs to the Rigveda and contains the famous Mahavakya "Prajnanam Brahma" (Consciousness is Brahman).
