{"id":85261,"date":"2025-06-01T03:10:21","date_gmt":"2025-06-01T03:10:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=85261"},"modified":"2025-06-01T03:10:21","modified_gmt":"2025-06-01T03:10:21","slug":"which-of-the-following-statements-about-sculptures-at-sanchi-is-are-co","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/which-of-the-following-statements-about-sculptures-at-sanchi-is-are-co\/","title":{"rendered":"Which of the following statements about sculptures at Sanchi is\/are co"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Which of the following statements about sculptures at Sanchi is\/are correct ?<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1. In some sculptures there is representation of Shalabhanjika.<\/li>\n<li>2. The figure of Shalabhanjika is represented by a woman surrounded by lotuses and elephants.<\/li>\n<li>3. The Shalabhanjika motif was not directly inspired by Buddhist ideas.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Select the correct answer using the code given below :<\/p>\n<p>[amp_mcq option1=&#8221;1, 2 and 3&#8243; option2=&#8221;2 and 3 only&#8221; option3=&#8221;2 only&#8221; option4=&#8221;1 and 3 only&#8221; correct=&#8221;option4&#8243;]<\/p>\n<div class=\"psc-box-pyq-exam-year-detail\">\n<div class=\"pyq-exam\">\n<div class=\"psc-heading\">This question was previously asked in<\/div>\n<div class=\"psc-title line-ellipsis\">UPSC CDS-1 &#8211; 2022<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"pyq-exam-psc-buttons\"><a href=\"\/pyq\/pyq-upsc-cds-1-2022.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"psc-pdf-button\" rel=\"noopener\">Download PDF<\/a><a href=\"\/pyq-upsc-cds-1-2022\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"psc-attempt-button\" rel=\"noopener\">Attempt Online<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section id=\"pyq-correct-answer\">\nStatements 1 and 3 are correct, while statement 2 is incorrect. Shalabhanjika figures, representing nature spirits (Yakshinis), are indeed found on the gateways (toranas) of the Sanchi Stupa (Statement 1). This motif pre-dates Buddhism and represents fertility and auspiciousness, adopted into Buddhist art for its symbolism rather than being directly inspired by core Buddhist doctrines (Statement 3). Statement 2 is incorrect as Shalabhanjika is typically depicted holding a tree branch, not necessarily surrounded by lotuses and elephants, although these motifs are present elsewhere in Sanchi sculptures.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"pyq-key-points\">\nThe art at Sanchi incorporates various motifs, including nature spirits like Shalabhanjikas, reflecting the assimilation of popular beliefs and symbols into Buddhist art.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"pyq-additional-information\">\nThe Shalabhanjika motif is a common fertility symbol in ancient Indian art, appearing in different religious contexts. Her representation at Sanchi signifies the inclusion of auspicious, pre-Buddhist imagery within the Buddhist narrative and decorative scheme.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Which of the following statements about sculptures at Sanchi is\/are correct ? 1. In some sculptures there is representation of Shalabhanjika. 2. The figure of Shalabhanjika is represented by a woman surrounded by lotuses and elephants. 3. The Shalabhanjika motif was not directly inspired by Buddhist ideas. 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