{"id":88968,"date":"2025-06-01T07:25:50","date_gmt":"2025-06-01T07:25:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=88968"},"modified":"2025-06-01T07:25:50","modified_gmt":"2025-06-01T07:25:50","slug":"consider-the-following-statements-regarding-sanchi-and-its-archaeologi","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/consider-the-following-statements-regarding-sanchi-and-its-archaeologi\/","title":{"rendered":"Consider the following statements regarding Sanchi and its archaeologi"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Consider the following statements regarding Sanchi and its archaeological findings :<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>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<\/li>\n<li>2. Animals depicted at Sanchi include elephants, horses, monkeys and cattle<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Which of the statements given above is\/are correct ?<\/p>\n<p>[amp_mcq option1=&#8221;Only 1&#8243; option2=&#8221;Only 2&#8243; option3=&#8221;Both 1 and 2&#8243; option4=&#8221;Neither 1 nor 2&#8243; correct=&#8221;option3&#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 NDA-2 &#8211; 2023<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"pyq-exam-psc-buttons\"><a href=\"\/pyq\/pyq-upsc-nda-2-2023.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"psc-pdf-button\" rel=\"noopener\">Download PDF<\/a><a href=\"\/pyq-upsc-nda-2-2023\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"psc-attempt-button\" rel=\"noopener\">Attempt Online<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section id=\"pyq-correct-answer\">\nStatement 1: Sanchi was discovered in 1818 by General Taylor. Historical accounts confirm that at the time of discovery, three of the four gateways (Toranas) of the Great Stupa (Stupa 1) were standing, while the fourth (the northern gateway) had fallen. So, statement 1 is correct.<br \/>\nStatement 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.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"pyq-key-points\">\nBoth the condition of Sanchi gateways upon discovery in 1818 and the variety of animals depicted in its sculptures are historically and archaeologically accurate facts.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"pyq-additional-information\">\nSanchi is a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Madhya Pradesh, India, famous for its Great Stupa built by Emperor Ashoka. The gateways are particularly noted for their intricate and detailed carvings.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>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. 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