Question

Match Column I with Column II and choose the correct option:
\[ \begin{array}{|c|c|} \hline \textbf{Column I (Sculpture of Sanchi)} & \textbf{Column II (Symbolism)} \\ \hline \text{1. Empty Seat} & \text{(i) Symbol of good fortune} \\ \text{2. Wheel} & \text{(ii) Auspicious symbol} \\ \text{3. Shalabhanjika} & \text{(iii) First sermon of Buddha} \\ \text{4. Gajalakshmi} & \text{(iv) Mahaparinibbana} \\ \hline \end{array} \]

• A. 1-(ii), 2-(i), 3-(iii), 4-(iv)
• B. 1-(i), 2-(ii), 3-(iv), 4-(iii)
• C. 1-(iv), 2-(iii), 3-(ii), 4-(i)
• D. 1-(iii), 2-(iv), 3-(i), 4-(ii)

Hint:

Focus on iconography and its meanings in ancient Indian art for such questions.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Symbol-Meaning Association:
Empty Seat: Signifies Mahaparinibbana (final liberation).
Wheel: Denotes the Buddha's first sermon (Dharmachakra Pravartan).
Shalabhanjika: An auspicious symbol, frequently shown with trees.
Gajalakshmi: Represents good fortune and prosperity.