Question

Which of the following statements accurately describes the Buddhist stupa?

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct answer is option D "The famous temple at Angkor Wat is an example of a stupa"

Explanation:

Stupa, Buddhist dedicatory landmark as a rule lodging holy relics related with the Buddha or other pious people. The hemispherical type of the stupa seems to have gotten from pre-Buddhist internment hills in India. As most typically observed at Sanchi in the Incomparable Stupa (second first century BC), the landmark comprises of a round base supporting a monstrous strong arch from which extends an umbrella. The entire of the Incomparable Stupa is encompassed by a railing and four entryways, which are lavishly enriched with help design portraying Jataka stories, occasions in the life of the Buddha, and famous legendary figures.

Buddhist stupas were initially worked to house the natural remaining parts of the chronicled Buddha and his partners and are perpetually found at locales hallowed to Buddhism. The idea of a relic was thereafter stretched out to incorporate hallowed writings. Smaller than normal stupas and pagodas are additionally utilized by Buddhists all through Asia as votive contributions. Stupas were additionally worked by followers of Jainism to honor their saints.