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Q. ‘Satyameva Jayate’ in the national emblem is adopted from which of the following upanishads?

[A] Katha Upanishada

[B] Kena Upanishada

[C] Chandogya Upanishada

[D] Mundaka Upanishada

Answer: D

Notes:

Explanation: The Mundaka Upanishad is an ancient Sanskrit Vedic text, embedded inside Atharva Veda.The Mundaka Upanishad is the source of the phrase SatyamevaJayate, which is the national motto of India. It appears in its national emblem with four lions.

Source: UPSC PYQ

Q. ‘Satyameva Jayate’ in the national emblem is adopted from which of the following upanishads?

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