Which one of the following statements about Buddhist Stupas in India is not correct?
Ashoka played an important role in popularizing the Stupa cult.
They were repositories of relics of Buddha and other monks.
They were located in rural areas.
They were located close to trade routes.
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UPSC CDS-1 – 2018
Buddhist Stupas served as centers of pilgrimage and worship. While some might have been in relatively less populated areas, many significant Stupas were built in or near important urban centers, trade routes, or places associated with the Buddha’s life or relics. Locating them near trade routes and populated areas facilitated access for devotees and merchants, contributing to the spread of Buddhism.