UPSC PRELIMS · HISTORY · ANCIENT INDIA — BUDDHIST ARCHITECTURE
With reference to ancient India, consider the following statements: 1. The concept of Stupa is Buddhist in origin. 2. Stupa was generally a repository of relics. 3. Stupa was a votive and commemorative structure in Buddhist tradition. How many of the statements given above are correct?
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EXPLANATION
The stupa developed in the Buddhist tradition, commonly served as a relic repository, and also functioned as a commemorative/votive structure. All three are correct.
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