Consider the following statements:
- Statement I: The rich sculptural tradition of Mathura is distinguished by its principal medium, the white spotted red sandstone
- Statement II: The white spotted red sandstone is locally available in Mathura region
Both the statements are individually true and Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I
Both the statements are individually true but Statement II is not the correct explanation of Statement I
Statement I is true but Statement II is false
Statement I is false but Statement II is true
Answer is Right!
Answer is Wrong!
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UPSC CAPF – 2014
– Statement II is true. The red sandstone used by the Mathura sculptors was readily available from quarries in the region surrounding Mathura, such as those at Sikri and Rupbas.
– Statement II directly explains why Statement I is true. The rich sculptural tradition of Mathura utilized white spotted red sandstone because this material was easily accessible locally. The availability of the raw material in the region directly influenced the characteristic medium of the sculptures produced there.
– The Mathura school produced sculptures of various deities, including Buddha, Bodhisattvas, Jina Tirthankaras, and Hindu deities like Vishnu and Shiva, as well as Yakshas and Yakshinis.