Read the below statements marked as Assertion (A) and Reason (R). Mark the correct options:
Assertion (A): Artists of the period 200 B.C. – 300 A.D. often carved nature-inspired scenes on Stupas.
Reason (R): These carvings were part of secular artistic expression blended with religious themes.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
Correct Answer:
Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A
Explanation:
Between 200 B.C. and 300 A.D., stupa art frequently depicted nature-inspired scenes such as trees, animals, yakshas, and everyday life motifs. This art was not purely religious; it also included secular elements blended with Buddhist religious themes.
Thus, both the Assertion (A) and Reason (R) are correct, and R properly explains A.
Key Points:
Stupa art included nature-based motifs
It combined religious and secular themes
Scenes from daily life were commonly depicted
This period corresponds to early Buddhist art traditions
Additional Facts:
Sanchi Stupa is a major example of this art form
Jataka tales were commonly illustrated in Buddhist art
The art reflected both spiritual and social life
Important Questions:
Q1: Which religion is associated with stupa art?
Ans: Buddhism
Q2: What are Jataka tales?
Ans: Stories of Buddha’s previous births
Q3: Where is Sanchi Stupa located?
Ans: Madhya Pradesh