Question

Q. With reference to Ashokan Pillars, which of the following statements is/are correct?

Select the correct answer using the code given below:

• A.
  1 and 3 only
• B.
  2 and 3 only
• C.
  2 only
• D.
  1, 2 and 3

Answer 1

The correct option is C

2 only

Explanation:

Statement 1 is incorrect: The feature of polished surfaces of pillars is influenced by Persians.

Statement 2 is correct: On the capital, the most notable were four animals horse, elephant, bull and a lion. The unicorn was mostly depicted in Indus valley civilization, not in the Mauryan arts.

Statement 3 is incorrect: The pillars were dragged, sometimes hundreds of miles, to where they were erected. Chunar sandstone (White-spotted red sandstone) was used to make Pillars.