GK QUESTION#2174
Consider these statements about Buddhist stupas:
I. The stupa originated as a simple mound of earth.
II. In stupa construction, a layer of mud brick or baked brick could be added over the earth covering a relic casket.
Which statements are correct?
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Answer
C. Both I and II
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Explanation
Both statements are correct. The earliest stupa form was an earth mound. NCERT describes a relic casket covered with earth, followed by a layer of mud brick or baked brick; some domes also had carved stone coverings.