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Q98 (CDS-I/2018) History & Culture › Ancient India › Buddhism and patronage Answer Verified

Which one of the following statements about Buddhist Stupas in India is not correct?

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Buddhist stupas were primarily repositories for the sacred relics of the Buddha and other revered monks, such as their bodily remains or objects they used [2]. Emperor Ashoka played a pivotal role in popularizing the stupa cult by distributing these relics to every important town and ordering the construction of stupas over them, as recorded in the Ashokavadana [4]. Architecturally, stupas were strategically located near trade routes and urban centers to ensure visibility and accessibility for pilgrims and merchants [4]. For instance, Sanchi was located near the prosperous trade center of Vidisha, and many stupas were built in important towns rather than isolated rural areas [2]. Therefore, the statement that they were located in rural areas is incorrect, as their placement was intentionally linked to urban hubs and commercial networks to facilitate the spread of Buddhism.

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  1. [1] History , class XI (Tamilnadu state board 2024 ed.) > Chapter 5: Evolution of Society in South India > Numismatic > p. 63
  2. [2] THEMES IN INDIAN HISTORY PART I, History CLASS XII (NCERT 2025 ed.) > Chapter 4: Thinkers, Beliefs and Buildings > 7.1 Why were stupas built? > p. 96
  3. [4] https://www.britannica.com/topic/stupa
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