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The national motto of India, 'Satyameva Jayate' inscribed below the Emblem of India is taken from

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  1. AKatha Upanishad
  2. BChandogya Upanishad
  3. CAitareya Upanishad
  4. 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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