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FAMOUS PLACES IN INDIA
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Question
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In the Lion Capital of Ashoka, which four animals are engraved at the bottom?
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Lion, Bull, Horse, Deer
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Lion, Elephant, Deer, Bull
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Lion, Elephant, Horse, Bull
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Bull, Elephant, Tiger, Horse
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The State Emblem is an adaptation of the Lion Capital of Asoka at Sarnath. In the original, there are four lions, mounted back to back, on a circular abacus, which itself rests on a bell-shaped lotus.
Detailed explanation-2: -The Indian National Emblem has been adopted from the Lion Capital of Ashoka at Sarnath. It consists of four lions, standing back to back, mounted on an abacus with a frieze carrying sculptures in high relief of an elephant, a galloping horse, a bull and a lion separated by intervening wheels over a bell-shaped lotus.
Detailed explanation-3: -The bull represents hard work and steadfastness, while the horse represents loyalty, speed, and energy.
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