Question : What do the gateways (toranas) of Sanchi Stupa symbolize?
Option 1: The cardinal directions
Option 2: The entrance to the monastery
Option 3: The stages of enlightenment
Option 4: The seasons of the year
Correct Answer: The cardinal directions
Solution : The gateways (toranas) of Sanchi Stupa symbolize the cardinal directions, with each gateway representing a direction and associated with specific themes in Buddhist iconography.
Question : What do the reliefs on the Sanchi Stupa gateways depict?
Option 1: Scenes from the Ramayana
Option 2: Astronomical events
Option 3: Royal processions
Option 4: Stories from the life of Buddha
Question : What architectural style is the Sanchi Stupa known for?
Option 1: Dravidian
Option 2: Nagara
Option 3: Gandhara
Option 4: Buddhist
Question : What do the sculptures at Sanchi Stupa predominantly depict?
Option 1: Royal court scenes
Option 2: Hindu deities
Option 3: Buddhist Jataka tales
Option 4: Scenes from the Ramayana
Question : What era does the construction of the Sanchi Stupa date back to?
Option 1: Mauryan Period
Option 2: Gupta Period
Option 3: Harappan Period
Option 4: Mughal Period
Question : Who among the following built the Sanchi Stupa?
Option 1: Ashoka
Option 2: Gautam Buddha
Option 3: Cholas
Option 4: Pallavas
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