Question

In which of the following museum is the earliest standing statue of the Buddha, dedicated by a certain Bhikshu Bala during the Kushan period?

• A. Madras Museum
• B. Indian Museum, Calcutta
• C. Museum of Archaeology, Mathura
• D. Archaeological Museum, Sarnath

Hint:

Remember the important facts about the earliest standing Buddha image: \[ \boxed{ \begin{aligned} \text{Period} &\rightarrow \text{Kushan}, \text{Donor} &\rightarrow \text{Bhikshu Bala}, \text{School} &\rightarrow \text{Mathura School of Art}, \text{Museum} &\rightarrow \text{Museum of Archaeology, Mathura}. \end{aligned} } \] Mnemonic: “Bhikshu Bala + Standing Buddha = Mathura Museum.”

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C