GK QUESTION#2274
Consider the following statements: Statement I: The harmika, found on the uppermost part of a stupa, signifies the gods’ residence. Statement II : The harmika was considered the section where relics of the Buddha were kept. Which of the following statements is/are correct?
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Answer
C. Statement I is true but Statement II is false
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Explanation
Statement I is true and Statement II is false. The harmika above the stupa’s mound symbolises the abode of the gods; it is not the relic chamber.