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With reference to ancient India, consider the following statements

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 statements given above are correct?

(a)

Only one

(b)

Only two

(c)

All three

(d)

None

Answer:

(b)

Core Books/NCERT

Explanation

st1 wrong. Some stupas were erected even in Pre-Buddhist era. St2 and St3 are right.