Which of the following is/are the correct components of the “Lion Capital” at Sarnath? 1. The shaft (stambha-yashti) or the tall tapering column. 2. An elliptical top part — the abacus, devoid of any carvings. 3. Overflowing inverted petals below the abacus. Select the answer using the code given below:
- A. 1 only
- B. 1 and 3 only ✓
- C. 2 and 3 only
- D. 1, 2 and 3
Correct Answer: B. 1 and 3 only
Explanation
Statements 1 and 3 are correct. Statement 2 is incorrect because the abacus is richly decorated with carvings of animals and a wheel (dharmachakra), not devoid of carvings.
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