National Emblem of India Trivia

On July 11th, Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled the new national emblem atop the new parliament building at Central Vista. The emblem, made of bronze and weighing 9,500 kilograms, was created by Sunil Theory and Lakshman Vyasa. It took nine months to complete and was fabricated in Aurangabad, Jaipur, and Delhi. The emblem features four Asiatic lions, with three visible and one hidden, and includes a wheel, a bull, and a horse. The emblem's design has faced criticism for its depiction, with opposition parties claiming it appears aggressive. Designers argue the issue is one of perspective, while the BJP dismisses the criticism as a conspiracy against Modi.

When was the national emblem atop the new parliament building unveiled?

• July 11th

• August 15th

• January 26th

• October 2nd

What is the height of the newly constructed national emblem?

• 5.5 meters

• 7.5 meters

• 8.5 meters

• 6.5 meters

How much does the new national emblem weigh?

• 9,500 kilograms

• 9,000 kilograms

• 10,000 kilograms

• 8,500 kilograms

Who were the creators of the new national emblem?

• Vikram Singh and Anil Kapoor

• Sunil Theory and Lakshman Vyasa

• Amit Sharma and Rajesh Gupta

• Ravi Kumar and Suresh Mehta

How many Asiatic lions are depicted in the national emblem of India?

• Two

• Three

• Five

• Four

What is written below the national emblem in Devanagari script?

• Satyam

• Satyameva Jayate

• Dharmam

• Nyayam

From which historical artifact is the national emblem of India taken?

• The Lion Capital of Ashoka at Sarnath

• The Pillar of Ashoka at Lumbini

• The Stupa of Sanchi

• The Rock Edict of Kalinga

When did the Lion Capital of Ashoka at Sarnath officially become the national emblem of India?

• January 26, 1950

• August 15, 1947

• October 2, 1952

• November 14, 1955

What was the main criticism of the opposition parties regarding the new emblem?

• Its size

• Its color

• The material used

• The depiction of the lions

What was the designers' defense regarding the criticism of the new emblem?

• It was approved by the government

• It was based on ancient texts

• It was a temporary design

• It was a matter of perspective