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Buddhist Architecture

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Q1Consider the following statements regarding the Stupa: 1. The Stupa originated as a simple funerary mound. 2. The Sanchi Stupa was originally built by Ashoka. 3. The relics of Buddha are housed inside the Harmika. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?MediumSolve →Q2Which one of the following is a Chaitya cave?MediumSolve →Q3Which of the following are features of a typical Chaitya-griha? 1. Barrel-vaulted roof 2. Stupa at the apse end 3. Monolithic pillar in front 4. Circumambulatory path Select the correct answer:MediumSolve →Q4The Amaravati School of Buddhist art is distinct because it:MediumSolve →Q5Consider the following pairs: Site — Associated Feature 1. Sanchi — Ashokan Pillar 2. Bharhut — Medhi with railing 3. Amaravati — Gandhara style sculptures Which of the pairs is/are correctly matched?MediumSolve →Q6Which among the following caves is the largest Chaitya-griha in India?MediumSolve →Q7The depiction of the Buddha in human form started in which art school?MediumSolve →Q8Consider 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?MediumSolve →Q9Which one of the following correctly pairs the Stupa with its builder/patron?MediumSolve →Q10Which of the following Buddhist caves have paintings? 1. Bhaja 2. Ajanta 3. Nasik 4. Ellora Select the correct answer:MediumSolve →

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