What can we find at the centre of a stupa?

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Relics of the Buddha or important monks

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The correct option is B Relics of the Buddha or important monks
At centre of a stupa are the buried relics of Buddha or important Buddhist monks. Relics refer to the remains of a body like the teeth, hair etc.

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