Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

History

Chapter

Ancient India: Kings, Farmers and Towns

Question:

What is the name of the sculpture shown in the picture?

Options:

The Tiger Capital

The Lion Capital

The Ashokan Capital

The Allahabad Capital

Correct Answer:

The Lion Capital

Explanation:

It is the Lion Capital of Sarnath.

The Lion Capital of Ashoka was erected by the Mauryan Emperor in Sarnath. The national emblem of India was adopted from here.