Asked: I.A.S. (Pre) 2004, M.P. P.C.S. (Pre) 1992, 1994, U.P.P.C.S. (Pre) 1991medium Level
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QUESTION STATEMENT:

'सत्यमेव जयते' शब्द कहां से लिया गया है?

From where was word ‘Satyameva Jayate’ taken?

SELECT CORRECT OPTION:
A
Manusmriti
मनुस्मृति
B
Bhagawadgita
भगवद्गीता
C
Rig Veda
ऋग्वेद
D
Mundakopanishad
मुंडक उपनिषद
Correct
Official Solution & Explanation:
Correct Answer: Option D (Mundakopanishad)

'सत्यमेव जयते' शब्द मुंडकोपनिषद से लिया गया है, जिसका अर्थ है-'सत्य की ही विजय होती है। यह भारत के राजचिह्न पर भी अंकित है।

The word “Satyameva Jayate’ is a Sanskrit word taken from the ‘Mundakopanishad’. The meaning of the word is “truth alone triumphs.” It was adopted as the national motto of India. It is inscribed in the script at the base of the national emblem. On January 26, 1950, it was adopted by the Government of India.

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