The national motto of India, 'Satyameva Jayate' inscribed below the Emblem of India is taken from
- AKatha Upanishad
- BChandogya Upanishad
- CAitareya Upanishad
- DMundaka UpanishadCorrect
Explanation
The national motto of India, 'Satyameva Jayate' (सत्यमेव जयते), meaning 'Truth alone triumphs', is a well-known aphorism. It is inscribed in Devanagari script at the base of the national Emblem of India. This profound phrase is taken from the Mundaka Upanishad, a sacred Hindu scripture that is part of the Atharva Veda. It emphasizes the ultimate victory of truth.
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