UPSC History Arts and Cultural Movements Question Bank Art and Culture

Consider the following statements:

1. The process of the construction of Vihars and Chaityas in the north-western Deccan, in India, was started in second century B.C.

2. Vihars were Buddhist temples and Chaityas were monasteries.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A) 1 only

B) 2 only

C) Both 1 and 2

D) Neither 1 nor 2

Correct Answer: A

Solution :

Chaityas were Buddhist temples and Vihars were monasteries.