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The national motto of India, ‘Satyameva Jayate’ inscribed below the Emblem of India is taken from

  1. A.Katha Upanishad
  2. B.Chandogya Upanishad
  3. C.Aitareya Upanishad
  4. D.Mundaka Upanishad
▶ Answer & Explanation

Correct answer: D. Mundaka Upanishad

The phrase 'Satyameva Jayate', meaning 'Truth alone triumphs', is a mantra from the Mundaka Upanishad, a sacred scripture of Hinduism. It was adopted as the national motto of India and inscribed below the Lion Capital of Ashoka, which serves as the national emblem, in 1950.

Source: UPSC gs1 2014

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