Consider the following statements regarding the architectural and sculptural traditions of the Mauryan period:
- Drawing structural inspiration from the Achaemenian empire, the stone pillars of the Mauryan period were constructed in multiple pieces by highly skilled masons.
- Lomas Rishi Cave, located in the Barabar Hills, is associated with Jainism.
Which of the above statement(s) is/are correct?
Correct answer: D
Explanation
Statement 1 is wrong because Mauryan stone pillars, though drawing inspiration from Achaemenian art, were monolithic, carved from a single piece of stone rather than assembled in multiple pieces. Statement 2 is also wrong, since the Lomas Rishi Cave in the Barabar Hills is associated with the Ajivika sect, not Jainism.