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Which of the following Upanishads contains the explicit mention of the motto 'Satyameva Jayate' (Truth alone triumphs), which was later adopted as the national motto of India?

A. Katha Upanishad
B. Mundaka Upanishad✓ Correct Answer
C. Chandogya Upanishad
D. Mandukya Upanishad

💡 Solution & Explanation

The Mundaka Upanishad contains the famous philosophical phrase 'Satyameva Jayate', which emphasizes the ultimate triumph of truth over falsehood in Vedic literature. This ancient maxim was officially adopted as the national motto of independent India and is inscribed in Devanagari script at the base of the National Emblem.

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