Stupa

Q. Make a list of all the objects that archaeologists may find. Which of these could be made of stone?

Q. Where is Sanchi stupa located?

1. Kerala
2. Karnataka
3. Madhya Pradesh
4. Haryana

Q. What do you understand by the 'pradakshinapath'?

Q.

The writings on relatively hard surfaces such as stone or metal are known as

1. Inscriptions

2. Descriptions

3. Literature

4. Manuscripts

Q. The stone portrait of Ashoka from Kanaganahalli had "Ranya Ashoka" inscribed on it. It translates to Ashoka.

1. Majestic
2. Great
3. King
4. Hail

Q. What is the circular path around a stupa known as?

1. Uttarapatha
2. Dakshinapatha
3. None of the above
4. Pradakshinapath

Q. The terrace surrounding the stupa, made for the pilgrims to perform pradakshina, is known as .

1. anda
2. harmika
3. torana
4. medhi

Q. Tropic of Cancer passes through Gujarat. Rani ki Vav is located in Gujarat.
Which other monument is located in a state through which the Tropic of Cancer passes?

1. Iron Pillar
2. Sanchi Stupa
3. Konark Sun Temple
4. Temples at Mahabalipuram

Q.

What is the name of Ashoka as per the Purana?

Q. Discuss the small box placed at the centre of the stupa.

Q. How were stupas built in ancient India?

Q. Stupas were popularly built in architecture.

1. Gupta
2. Mughal
3. Mauryan
4. Dravidian

Q. What does the word stupa mean?

1. Tower
2. Mound
3. Pathway
4. Casket

Q.

What do the red dots indicate in the Indian map?

1. Ashoka's inscriptions

2. Kautilya's empire

3. Chandragupta Maurya's empire

4. All of the above

Q. Which among the following statements is true about the structure of a stupa?

1. It is a tall pillar surrounded by smaller pillars.
2. It is a hemispherical structure surrounded by gateways.
3. Diamonds and gold is buried at its centre.
4. Relics of Buddha or important monks is burried at its centre.

Q. Pranay has visited different Buddha statues situated in places like Gandhara, Mathura and Sarnath. Since then he is observed by his parents to have become silent and patient. What is the common feature in all the statues of Budhha?

1. Calm personality of Buddha.
2. Poor health of Buddha.
3. Anger of Buddha.
4. Giant personality of Buddha.

Q. Match the following features of a stupa with their correct descriptions.

1. Harmika
2. Vedika
3. Torana
4. Anda

Q. In India, the construction of stupas began how many years ago?

1. 1800
2. 2100
3. 2300
4. 2600

Q. In which state is Salihundam stupa located?

1. Madhya Pradesh
2. Karnataka
3. Andhra Pradesh
4. Bihar

Q. Archaeologists found remains of stupas at many places in Andhra Pradesh like ___________ .

1. Kochi
2. Bhattiprolu
3. Ramatirtham
4. Salihundam

Q.

A special object of janapadas was

1. Seals

2. Ornaments

3. Coins

4. Pots

Q. The Great Stupa at Sanchi is located in which state?

1. Arunachal Pradesh
2. Uttar Pradesh
3. Andhra Pradesh
4. Madhya Pradesh

Q. Select the different parts of a stupa.

1. Relic casket
2. Pradikshnapath
3. Garbha Griha
4. Mud bricks
5. Stone slab
6. Mandapa
7. Shikhara
8. Railings