Q: (SSC/0)
question_subject:
History
question_exam:
SSC
stats:
0,39,12,10,39,2,0
keywords:
{'great stupa': [1, 0, 0, 0], 'sanchi': [4, 0, 2, 4], 'andhra pradesh': [5, 0, 4, 6], 'madhya pradesh': [16, 0, 16, 28], 'uttar pradesh': [5, 1, 0, 7], 'arunachal pradesh': [12, 0, 8, 12]}
The correct answer is option 2: Madhya Pradesh. The Great Stupa at Sanchi is located in Madhya Pradesh, India. Sanchi is a small village in the Raisen district of the state. The Great Stupa is one of the oldest and most important Buddhist monuments in the country. It was built during the Mauryan period in the 3rd century BC and is known for its architectural and historical significance. The stupa is a hemispherical dome-shaped structure that houses relics of Lord Buddha. It is surrounded by a stone railing and has elaborately carved gateways called toranas. The site of Sanchi and the Great Stupa are now a UNESCO World Heritage site and attract many tourists and pilgrims from around the world.