NDA 2022 General Knowledge question

Early Buddhist sculptors did not show Buddha in human form. Through which of the following symbols was Buddha's presence shown by the early sculptors?

(A)Empty Seat and Stupa only
(B)Wheel and Tree only
(C)Wheel, Tree and Stupa only
(D)Empty Seat, Wheel, Tree and StupaCorrect

Answer: (D)

Solution

In early Buddhist art, as at Sanchi and Bharhut, the Buddha was never shown in human form. His presence was indicated by symbols: the empty seat for his meditation, the tree

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Question ID VK-032094