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NDA 1 2025 GAT, question 54

Topic: History

Q54

Which one of the following sculptures found at Sanchi Stupa is NOT directly inspired by Buddhist ideas?

  1. (a) Empty seat
  2. (b) ShalbhanjikaCorrect answer
  3. (c) Tree
  4. (d) Wheel

Solution.

Answer: (b) Shalbhanjika

  1. The shalabhanjika, a woman associated with a tree and fertility, came from wider popular and pre-Buddhist traditions.
  2. By contrast, the empty seat, Bodhi tree and wheel function as Buddhist symbols associated with the Buddha and his teaching.