SSC CPO 2020 PYQ — Question 97

SSC CPO - 23 Nov 2020 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q97

Which of the following Stupa sites is NOT located in the state of Uttar Pradesh?

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Correct answer: C

Explanation

The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Bharhut.

  • Bharhut is located in the Satna district of Madhya Pradesh.
  • Bharhut is famous for the ruins of a Buddhist stupa (shrine) discovered there by Major General Alexander Cunningham in 1873.
  • It tells the tale of Lord Buddha’s journey to enlightenment, the yakshas, details everyday life during this period and many such minute details.