Q19. Consider the following statements regarding Mauryan Period.
1. The caves were generally used as Viharas i.e. living quarters, by Jain and Buddhist monks.
2. Yaksha and Yakshi were the two famous sculptures.
3. Yaksha and Yakshi were objects of worship related to all three religions – Jainism, Buddhism and Hinduism.
4. Pottery were generally Northern Black Polished Ware (NBPW).
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Q19. Consider the following statements regarding Mauryan Period.
1. The caves were generally used as Viharas i.e. living quarters, by Jain and Buddhist monks.
2. Yaksha and Yakshi were the two famous sculptures.
3. Yaksha and Yakshi were objects of worship related to all three religions – Jainism, Buddhism and Hinduism.
4. Pottery were generally Northern Black Polished Ware (NBPW).
Select Code:
The correct option is D (d) All of the above
Two of the famous sculptures of the Mauryan period are those of Yaksha and Yakshi. They were objects of worship related to all three religions –Jainism, Hinduism and Buddhism. The earliest mention of yakshi can be found in Silppadikaram, a Tamil text. Similarly, all of the Jain tirthankars were associated with a Yakshi.
Pottery of the Mauryan period is generally referred to as Northern Black Polished Ware (NBPW). They were characterised by the black paint and highly lustrous finish and were generally used as luxury items
Two of the famous sculptures of the Mauryan period are those of Yaksha and Yakshi. They were objects of worship related to all three religions –Jainism, Hinduism and Buddhism. The earliest mention of yakshi can be found in Silppadikaram, a Tamil text. Similarly, all of the Jain tirthankars were associated with a Yakshi.
Pottery of the Mauryan period is generally referred to as Northern Black Polished Ware (NBPW). They were characterised by the black paint and highly lustrous finish and were generally used as luxury items
