SSC Selection Post 2024 PYQ — Question 42

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Andhra Pradesh.

• The Amaravati Stupa is located in the Guntur district of Andhra Pradesh.
•  It is one of the most important historical and archaeological sites associated with Buddhism in India.
• The stupa is believed to have been originally constructed around the 3rd century BCE, during the reign of Mauryan Emperor Ashoka, who played a pivotal role in the spread of Buddhism across the Indian subcontinent.
• Amaravati continued to flourish as a major center of Buddhist learning and culture during the Kushana period, gaining renown for its monastic tradition and artistic excellence, especially its intricate marble reliefs.