Which of the following statements are correct with regard to the Mauryan art? The monuments before the period of Asoka were mostly made of wood and therefore perished. The use of stone started from the time of Asoka. Even of the numerous monuments of Asoka, only a few have remained. The only remaining stupa is at Sanchi. The caves presented to the Ajivikas furnish the finest specimen of the Mauryan art. Select the answer from the codes given below: Options: A . &nbsp1, 3, and 4 B . &nbsp2, 3, and 4 C . &nbsp1, 2, and 3 D . &nbsp1, 2, 3 and 4

Which of the following statements are correct with regard to the Mauryan art?

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Which of the following statements are correct with regard to the Mauryan art?

The monuments before the period of Asoka were mostly made of wood and therefore perished.

The use of stone started from the time of Asoka.

Even of the numerous monuments of Asoka, only a few have remained. The only remaining stupa is at Sanchi.

The caves presented to the Ajivikas furnish the finest specimen of the Mauryan art.

Select the answer from the codes given below:

Options:

A . 1, 3, and 4

B . 2, 3, and 4

C . 1, 2, and 3

D . 1, 2, 3 and 4

Answer: Option C
Answer: (c)
The pillars erected by Asoka furnish the finest specimen of the Mauryan art. Asokan pillars with inscriptions were found in places like Delhi, Allahabad, Rummindei, Sanchi and Saranath. Their tops were crowned with figures of animals like lion, elephant and bull.
The Saranath pillar with four lions standing back to back is the most magnificent. The Indian government adopted this capitol with some modifications as its state emblem.
The caves presented to the Ajivikas by Asoka and his son Dasaratha remain important heritage of the Mauryas. Their interior walls are polished like a mirror.
These were meant to be residences of monks. The caves at Barabar hills near Bodh Gaya are wonderful pieces of Mauryan architecture.

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