Ancient History PYQ 156 of 208 · Architecture in Ancient India

In Indian art, the construction of ‘Stupa’, ‘Chaitya’ and ‘Vihara’ is related to which of the following?

  1. AAjivika sect
  2. BVaishnava sect
  3. CBuddhism
  4. DShaiva sect

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Correct answer: (c) Buddhism

Explanation

Buddhism. The stupa holds relics, the chaitya is the prayer hall and the vihara the monastic residence.

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