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BPSC – Combined Competitive Examination · Question 61

In Indian art, the construction of 'Stupa', 'Chaitya' and 'Vihara' is related to:

  1. Ajivika sect
  2. Vaishnava sect
  3. Buddhism
  4. Shaiva sect
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Answer: (C) Buddhism

Explanation

Buddhist architecture: stupa (relic mound), chaitya (prayer hall), vihara (monks' residence).

  • (A) Incorrect

    Wrong: Ajivikas used rock-cut caves (Barabar) but not this trio.

  • (B) Incorrect

    Wrong: Vaishnavas built temples.

  • (C) Correct

    Correct: stupas (relics), chaityas (prayer halls) and viharas (monasteries) are Buddhist.

  • (D) Incorrect

    Wrong: Shaivas built temples.