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Prelims MCQ · Art and Culture

Stupas, viharas and chaityas occur in both Buddhist and Jaina monastic complexes, but the largest number of surviving examples discussed belongs to Buddhism.

Which is the most appropriate conclusion?

  1. Such structures were exclusively Buddhist and never used by Jainas.
  2. Architectural evidence indicates the strong popularity of Buddhism without excluding Jaina use of related forms.
  3. Every Buddhist monument was necessarily built under Ashoka.
  4. These monuments developed only outside the Gangetic Valley.
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