[Solved] From which historical work were the words "Satyameva Jayate" appearing under the national emblem taken?

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Q.	From which historical work were the words "Satyameva Jayate" appearing under the national emblem taken?
A.	Bhagawad Gita
B.	Rig Veda
C.	Ramayana
D.	Mundaka Upanishad
Answer» D. Mundaka Upanishad
Explanation: Satyameva Jayate (Truth alone Triumphs) is a mantra from the ancient Indian scripture Mundaka Upanishad. Upon independence of India, it was adopted as the national motto of India. It is inscribed in Devanagari script at the base of the national emblem. The emblem and words 'Satyameva Jayate' are inscribed on one side of all Indian currency. The emblem is an adaptation of the Lion Capital of Asoka which was erected around 250 BC at Sarnath, near Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh.

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