Option 2: Ashoka, Sarnath -> The National Emblem of India is the Lion Capital of Ashoka, which was originally placed atop the Ashoka Pillar at Sarnath around 250 BCE during the Mauryan Emperor Ashoka's reign. It was adopted as the national emblem on January 26, 1950, and features four Asiatic lions standing back to back, symbolizing power, courage, pride, and confidence -> correct