Indian art and culture(Sanchi Stupa and Lion Capital) One-liner Questions for All Competitive Exams

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Indian Art and Culture is a crucial section in many competitive exams like SSC, Railways, and State exams. To help in quick revision, here is a collection of one-liner questions related to Indian art, culture, architecture, dance, music, literature, and other aspects of Indian heritage.

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Who commissioned the construction of the Sanchi Stupa?
In which state is the Sanchi Stupa located?
In which year was the Sanchi Stupa declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site?
What is the name of the largest and oldest stupa at Sanchi?
What relics are believed to be housed in the Sanchi Stupa?
What is the hemispherical dome of the stupa called?
Which dynasty expanded the original brick dome of the Sanchi Stupa?
What is the umbrella-like structure on top of the harmika called?
Which Indian emperor’s Schism Edict is inscribed on the sandstone pillar at Sanchi?
How many gateways does the Sanchi Stupa have?
What is the square railing on top of the stupa called?
What kind of stories are carved on the toranas (gateways) of the Sanchi Stupa?
What is the term for the circumambulatory path around the Sanchi Stupa?
What material was the original structure of the Sanchi Stupa made of?
What animals are carved between the wheels on the Lion Capital’s abacus?
What does the wheel (chakra) on the Lion Capital symbolize in Buddhism?
What is the surface material of the Lion Capital made of?
Where is the Lion Capital of Ashoka currently displayed?
What part of the Lion Capital was adopted as the National Emblem of India?
What period is the construction of the Sanchi Stupa dated to?