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Buddhist Architecture – Question 8

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Buddhist Architecture
Subject
General Studies
Difficulty
Medium
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Q · Buddhist ArchitectureMedium · 45s

Consider the following statements regarding Toranas in Buddhist architecture: 1. They are elaborately carved gateways. 2. The earliest surviving examples are found at Sanchi. 3. They depict Jataka stories. Which of the above is/are correct?

TopicBuddhist Architecture
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min

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Sanchi’s four toranas (1st century BCE) are famous for intricate carvings and Jataka tales.

Final Answer: Option D — 1, 2 and 3
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