Question

Select the museum where this famous sculpture 'Lion Capital' is displayed -

• A. Sarnath Museum
• B. Indian Museum
• C. Bharat Kala Bhavan Museum
• D. Indian Archaeological Museum

Hint:

Major archaeological finds are often housed in a site museum built specifically for them. For the Lion Capital, its home is the Sarnath Museum, located at the very place it was found.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

Step 1: Recall the original location of the pillar. The Lion Capital was originally placed atop an Ashokan pillar at Sarnath, the site where the Buddha gave his first sermon.
Step 2: Determine the current location of the artifact. The Lion Capital was discovered during archaeological excavations at Sarnath in the early 20th century. Due to its immense historical and national importance, it is now the centerpiece of the Sarnath Museum, which was built near the archaeological site to house the findings. It is also the national emblem of India.