Question

Consider the following statements:

1. There was a great deal of sculptural developments regarding the brahmanical religion during Gupta period.
2. Buddhist sculptural traditions are said to have influenced brahmanical sculptures.

Which of the above statements is / are correct?

• A. 1 only
• B. 2 only
• C. Both 1 and 2
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is C Both 1 and 2

<!--td {border: 1px solid #ccc;}br {mso-data-placement:same-cell;}--> The Mathura and Sarnath schools of sculpture led to great sculptural traditions in the Gupta period. Images of the Brahmanical deities along with Buddhist and Jain deities were made during the period. The anthropomorphic buddhist images influenced in making sculptures of brahmanical deities