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    Consider the following statements

    1. Satyamev Jayate was adopted as the national motto of India on 26th January 1950.
    2. Satyamev Jayate was taken from the Mundka Upnishad.
    3. It is inscribed in the Devanagari script at the base of the Lion Capital of Ashoka.

    Select the correct statement.

    1&2 only

    Incorrect Answer

    2&3 only

    Incorrect Answer

    1&3 only

    Incorrect Answer

    All of the above

    Correct Answer
    Explanation:
    • The Kerala Government has recently announced a digital media literacy programme called ‘Satyameva Jayate’ (Truth alone triumphs) to counter the menace of Fake News.
    • Satyameva Jayate (Truth alone triumphs") is a part of a mantra from the Hindu scripture Mundaka Upanishad. 
    • Following the independence of India, it was adopted as the national motto of India on 26th January 1950.
    • It is inscribed in the Devanagari script at the base of the Lion Capital of Ashoka and forms an integral part of the Indian national emblem. 
    • The emblem and the words "Satyameva Jayate" are inscribed on one side of all Indian currency and national documents.

    Hence all statements are correct.


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