UPSC Prelims · 2026 · GS Paper I · Q4
Which of the following statements on the Amaravati Stupa and its relief sculpture is/are correct? It was located in the lower Krishna valley. In India, it was next only to the Sanchi Stupa in size. The Amaravati school of sculpture made a lasting impact on the later South Indian sculpture, and its products were carried to Sri Lanka and South-east Asia. Select the answer using the code given below:
- (A)1 only
- (B)1 and 3 only
- (C)2 and 3 only
- (D)1, 2 and 3
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Answer: (B) 1 and 3 only
- Subject
- History, Ancient
- Chapter
- Indian Painting & Sculpture
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