Which of the following statements about sculptures at Sanchi is/are <strong>correct</strong>?<br>1. In some sculptures there is representation of Shalabhanjika.<br>2. The figure of Shalabhanjika is represented by a woman surrounded by lotuses and elephants.<br>3. The Shalabhanjika motif was <strong>not</strong> directly inspired by Buddhist ideas.<br>Select the correct answer using the code given below:

  1. A. 1, 2 and 3
  2. B. 2 and 3 only
  3. C. 2 only
  4. D. 1 and 3 only ✓

Correct Answer: D. 1 and 3 only

Explanation

Statement 2 is incorrect because the woman surrounded by elephants and lotuses refers to Gajalakshmi, not Shalabhanjika. The Shalabhanjika represents a woman grasping a tree branch and was an auspicious pre-Buddhist folk motif integrated into Stupa art.

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