Question
Easy
Under the Mahayana Buddhism :
1
Buddha's presence was shown in sculpture by using certain signs.
2
Statues of Buddha were made.
3
Bodhisattvas were not accepted as they were yet to attain enlightenment.
4
Mathura and Taxila declined as centres of sculpture.
Question Details
Time to Solve: 12
Exam: CTET
Level/Paper: CTET_P2
Chapter: Ancient India: Prehistoric to Post-Gupta
Topic: Rise of Jainism & Buddhism
Correct Answer
Option B
Explanation
Option 2 is the correct answer because Mahayana Buddhism, which emerged around the 1st century CE, marked a significant shift in the representation of the Buddha. Unlike earlier traditions that avoided depicting the Buddha in human form, Mahayana Buddhism embraced the creation of statues and images of the Buddha. This change was part of a broader movement within Mahayana Buddhism to make the teachings and presence of the Buddha moreтАжRead More
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