{"id":93401,"date":"2025-06-01T11:49:39","date_gmt":"2025-06-01T11:49:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=93401"},"modified":"2025-06-01T11:49:39","modified_gmt":"2025-06-01T11:49:39","slug":"one-of-the-frequent-representations-of-shri-lakshmi-in-sculpture-is-in","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/one-of-the-frequent-representations-of-shri-lakshmi-in-sculpture-is-in\/","title":{"rendered":"One of the frequent representations of Shri Lakshmi in sculpture is in"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>One of the frequent representations of Shri Lakshmi in sculpture is in her Gaja-Lakshmi form. Consider the following statements about such Gaja-Lakshmi form :<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1. The goddess sits or stands on a lotus.<\/li>\n<li>2. She is flanked by two swans.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Which of the statements given above is\/are correct?<\/p>\n<p>[amp_mcq option1=&#8221;1 only&#8221; option2=&#8221;2 only&#8221; option3=&#8221;Both 1 and 2&#8243; option4=&#8221;Neither 1 nor 2&#8243; correct=&#8221;option1&#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 CISF-AC-EXE &#8211; 2024<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"pyq-exam-psc-buttons\"><a href=\"\/pyq\/pyq-upsc-cisf-ac-exe-2024.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"psc-pdf-button\" rel=\"noopener\">Download PDF<\/a><a href=\"\/pyq-upsc-cisf-ac-exe-2024\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"psc-attempt-button\" rel=\"noopener\">Attempt Online<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section id=\"pyq-correct-answer\">\nStatement 1 is correct, but statement 2 is incorrect.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"pyq-key-points\">\nGaja-Lakshmi is a specific and popular iconographic form of the Hindu goddess Lakshmi, representing prosperity, abundance, and good fortune.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"pyq-additional-information\">\nIn the Gaja-Lakshmi form, the goddess is consistently depicted seated or standing on a lotus (Padma). She is flanked by two elephants (Gaja), who are often shown pouring water over her from pots, symbolizing abhishekam (ritual bathing). Swans (Hamsa) are not typically associated with the Gaja-Lakshmi iconography; they are more commonly associated with Saraswati.<br \/>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>One of the frequent representations of Shri Lakshmi in sculpture is in her Gaja-Lakshmi form. Consider the following statements about such Gaja-Lakshmi form : 1. The goddess sits or stands on a lotus. 2. She is flanked by two swans. Which of the statements given above is\/are correct? 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