The National emblem of India has been taken from the Ashokan Pillar, located in which of the following place?

Sarnath

The correct answer is Option 4- Sarnath

The National Emblem of India has been taken from the Ashokan Pillar, located in Sarnath.

Sarnath is a Buddhist pilgrimage site located 13 kilometers northeast of Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India. It is the place where Gautama Buddha is said to have given his first sermon after attaining enlightenment. The Ashokan Pillar at Sarnath is a sandstone column that was erected by the Mauryan emperor Ashoka in the 3rd century BCE. The pillar is surmounted by a four-lion capital, which is now the National Emblem of India.

The four lions on the Ashokan Pillar represent the power, courage, confidence, and faith of the Indian people. The lions are standing back to back, symbolizing the unity of India. The abacus below the lions is decorated with four animals: an elephant, a horse, a bull, and a lion. These animals are said to represent the four directions of the compass. The Ashokan Pillar at Sarnath is a national monument and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.