{"id":2012,"date":"2024-04-03T08:26:42","date_gmt":"2024-04-03T02:56:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lotusarise.com\/qna\/?p=2012"},"modified":"2024-04-03T08:26:42","modified_gmt":"2024-04-03T02:56:42","slug":"q-with-reference-to-ancient-india-consider-the-following-statements","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lotusarise.com\/qna\/upsc\/q-with-reference-to-ancient-india-consider-the-following-statements","title":{"rendered":"Q. With reference to ancient India, consider the following statements :"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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  1. The concept of Stupa is\u00a0Buddhist in origin<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Stupa was generally a repository of relics.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Stupa was a votive and commemorative structure in Buddhist tradition.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    How many of the statements given above are correct?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • Only one<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Only two<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • All three<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • None<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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      Answer: (b) Only two<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

      Notes:<\/h5>\n\n\n\n
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      • Stupa is a\u00a0pre-Buddhist tumuli\u00a0<\/strong>in which \u015brama\u1e47as were buried in a seated position called chaitya.\u00a0The term\u00a0\u201cstupa\u201d comes from the Sanskrit word \u201cst\u016bpa,\u201d<\/strong>\u00a0which means \u201cheap\u201d or \u201cpile.\u201d Originally, stupas were simple mounds of earth or stones that served as commemorative markers for\u00a0important events or burial sites<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • One of the primary functions of a stupa is to serve as a\u00a0repository of relics<\/strong>. Relics are objects associated with the Buddha, such as his physical remains, personal belongings, or items used by him. They are considered sacred and hold great spiritual significance in Buddhism.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Stupas are also\u00a0associated with votive and commemorative purposes<\/strong>.\u00a0Stupas are often built as\u00a0acts of devotion and as offerings<\/strong>\u00a0to the Buddha or other enlightened beings. Stupas are also constructed to commemorate significant events, individuals, or historical sites.\n
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        • For example, stupas might be built to mark the birthplace, enlightenment site, or the site of the Buddha\u2019s parinirvana (passing away).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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