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How many spokes are there in the Ashoka Chakra depicted on the National Flag of India? |
| A. | 16 |
| B. | (2) 20 |
| C. | 24 |
| D. | 32 |
| Answer» C. 24 | |
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Explanation: The Ashoka Chakra is a depiction of the Buddhist Dharnia chakra, represented with 24 spokes. It is so called because it appears on a number of edicts of Ashoka, most prominent among which is the Lion Capital of Sarnath. The 12 out of 24 spokes represent the twelve casual links taught by The Buddha. These 12 in reverse represent a total 24 spokes representing the Life-The Dhamrna (Pali). |
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