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Q · Buddhist ArchitectureMedium · 45s
Which architectural feature distinguishes a vihara from a chaitya?
TopicBuddhist Architecture
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
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A vihara is a monastic complex used as a residence by monks and includes cells (kutis), while a chaitya is a prayer hall, often with a stupa at one end.
Final Answer: Option B - Monastic cells