Question

Describe the National Emblem of India

TNSCERT Class 7 Civics Ch 1 Our Nation

Answer 1

The national emblem of India is called, is an adaptation of the Lion Capital of Ashoka at Sarnath, preserved in the Varanasi Sarnath Museum in India.It was adopted on 26 January 1950, the day that India became a republic.[1]

The emblem forms a part of the official letterhead of the Government of India and appears on all Indian currency as well. It also sometimes functions as the national emblem of India in many places and appears prominently on Indian passports. The Ashoka Chakra (wheel) on its base features in the centre of the national flag of India.

The usage of the emblem is regulated and restricted under State Emblem of India (Prohibition of Improper Use) Act, 2005. No individual or private organisation is permitted to use the emblem for official correspondence.

Answer 2

* The national emblem of India is actually an adaptation of the lion capital on top of the Ashoka pillar situated at Sarnath in Uttar Pradesh.

* It is accompanied by a National Motto-Satyameva Jayate just below the lion capital and represents the nation and its unity.

* The emblem has four lions sitting back to back( only 3 are visible in the two dimensional representation) on a base which also the Ashok Chakras( 4 in number).

* A few more animals ( bull, elephant, horse) are also present along with them.