Q. With respect to the State Emblem of India, consider the following statements:
  1. It is an adaptation of the Lion Capital of Ashoka, an ancient sculpture from the Maurya Empire. 
  2. The motto 'Satyameva Jayate' is derived from a Sanskrit text known as the Mundaka Upanishad.
Which of the above is/are correct?

Answer: Both 1 & 2
Notes:
  1. Lion Capital of Asoka (Correct): The Lion Capital, which serves as the State Emblem of India, was originally built during the reign of Emperor Ashoka in the 3rd century BCE and is a symbol of Indian heritage.
  2. Motto 'Satyameva Jayate' (Correct): The motto 'Satyameva Jayate', meaning 'Truth Alone Triumphs', is indeed derived from the Mundaka Upanishad, an ancient Indian philosophical text that emphasizes the importance of truth.

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