Multiple choice general knowledge

Sarnath Lion Capital is located in which state

  1. Bihar

  2. Uttar Pradesh

  3. Madhya Pradesh

  4. Uttaranchal
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Explanation

The Lion Capital of Ashoka at Sarnath is in Uttar Pradesh. This ancient sculpture is now India's national emblem and features four Asiatic lions standing back to back. Bihar (where Buddha attained enlightenment) and Madhya Pradesh have other important Ashokan pillars but not the Lion Capital.

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