Q. With reference to Mauryan architecture, consider the following statements:

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

2 only

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1 and 2 only

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1, 2 and 3 only

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1, 2, 3 and 4

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Solution

The correct option is A 2 only
Explanation:

Statement 1 is incorrect: Anda part of Stupa contains the Relics and Ashes of Buddha and other Buddhist personalities. The Anda was not monolithic but made of bricks.

Statement 2 is correct:

Statement 3 is incorrect: General characteristics of Mauryan caves are- Polished roof and walls and Absence of interior and exterior ornamentation. But, the Lomas Rishi cave is an exception as it has ornamentation.

Statement 4 is incorrect: Ajanta has only Buddhist Chaityas and Viharas.

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95. consider the following statements with regard to Ajanta caves.

1. Ajanta caves are exclusively Buddhist.

2. Ajanta caves belong to both Hinayana and Mahayana period.

3. Ajanta caves have paintings inspired by jataka stories.

Which of the above statement/s is/are correct?

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