Multiple choice

The lotus present in the state emblem is of _________ shaped.

  1. cup

  2. bell

  3. lotus

  4. pin

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The lotus in the State Emblem of India is bell-shaped, as seen in the original Ashokan capital from Sarnath. This inverted bell shape is typical of Mauryan period architecture.