Consider the following statements regarding Sanchi and its archaeological findings :
- 1. When Sanchi was discovered in 1818, three of its four gateways were still standing, the fourth was lying on the spot where it had fallen
- 2. Animals depicted at Sanchi include elephants, horses, monkeys and cattle
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
Only 1
Only 2
Both 1 and 2
Neither 1 nor 2
Answer is Wrong!
Answer is Right!
This question was previously asked in
UPSC NDA-2 – 2023
Statement 2: The carvings on the gateways and railings at Sanchi, particularly Stupa 1, are renowned for depicting various scenes from Jataka tales and events from the life of Buddha. These carvings include numerous representations of animals such as elephants, horses, monkeys, cattle, deer, lions, etc., often used symbolically or as part of narrative scenes. So, statement 2 is correct. Since both statements are correct, the answer is C.