Question
Easy
Sarnath Buddha' is made of which stone?
1
Jodhpur sand stone
2
Chunar sand stone
3
Kashmir lime stone
4
Madras Granite
Question Details
Time to Solve: 12
Exam: HTET
Level/Paper: HTET_L3
Chapter:
Topic:
Correct Answer
Option B
Explanation
The correct option is 2: The famous sculptures of the Sarnath School of Art, most notably the iconic seated Buddha in dharmachakra mudra, were predominantly carved from a specific material: Chunar sand stone. This reddish-brown or buff-coloured sandstone was quarried near Chunar in the Mirzapur district of Uttar Pradesh. The fine grain and high quality of Chunar sandstone allowed the Sarnath sculptors of the Gupta period (4th-6th centuries CE) toтАжRead More
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