Question

Match the different parts of the stupa with its correct placement.

1) Harmika	A) Entrance of the stupa
2) Medhi	B) Circular terrace
3) Pradakshina Path	C) Pathway
4) Toran	D) Railing at the top

• A. 1-A; 2-B; 3-C; 4-E
• B. 1-D; 2-E; 3-B; 4-A
• C. 1-D; 2-B; 3-C; 4-A
• D. 1-A; 2-B; 3-C; 4-E

Answer 1

The correct option is C 1-D; 2-B; 3-C; 4-A

The railing present at the top of the stupa is known as Harmika. It has a circular terrace at an elevation known as a Medhi. The pathway is known as the Pradakshina Path, which is on a slight elevation from the ground level. The entrance to the stupa is through the Toran.