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UPSC 2023: With reference to ancient India, consider the following statements: 1. The concept of Stupa is Buddhist in origin. 2. Stupa was generally a repository of relics. 3. Stupa was a votive and commemorative structure in Buddhist tradition. How many of the above statements are correct?
(a)Only one
(b)Only two
(c)All three
(d)None
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Not attemptedCorrect Answer: (b) Only two
Stupa-like ‘heaps’ are mentioned in Vedic texts such as the Ṛgveda, so the concept predates Buddhism; Statement 1 is therefore incorrect. Statements 2 and 3 are correct because, in Buddhist practice, stupas primarily enshrine relics and also serve as votive/commemorative monuments. Since exactly two statements are correct, option (b) is the right choice. ([edukemy.com](https://edukemy.com/blog/upsc-prelims-2023-question-paper-with-answer-key-general-studies-paper-1/))
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This question was asked in UPSC CSE Prelims 2023, GS Paper 1, as Question 42. It falls under Ancient History > Ancient India.
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