Prelims 2026 • Paper 1 (GS) • Q.14

Prelims 2026Paper 1 (GS) • Q.14
PrelimsPaper 1 (GS)2026 • Q.14
History of India

Which of the following statements on the Amaravati Stupa and its relief sculpture is/are correct?

1
It was located in the lower Krishna valley.
2
In India, it was next only to the Sanchi Stupa in size.
3
The Amaravati school of sculpture made a lasting impact on the later South Indian sculpture, and its products were carried to Sri Lanka and South-east Asia.
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Syllabus Connection

History of India and Indian National Movement. (Prelims)

NCERT Connection

Ch.4: Thinkers, Beliefs and Buildings: Cultural Developments

History • Class 12Class 12 Themes of Indian History I

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