Question

The famous panel of sculpture called 'Descent of the Bodhisattva in the form of a white elephant' is displayed in-

• A. State archaeological museum
• B. National museum
• C. Nagarjunakonda archaeological museum
• D. Indian Museum

Hint:

When a question refers to major artifacts from the Bharhut Stupa, the Indian Museum in Kolkata is almost always the correct answer, as it holds the principal collection.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

Step 1: Ascertain the artwork and its source.The panel showcasing the 'Descent of the Bodhisattva' (Queen Maya's dream) is a significant piece from the Bharhut stupa railings. Bharhut art represents an early, crucial instance of Buddhist narrative sculpture in India.
Step 2: Locate the current site of the Bharhut remnants.The Bharhut stupa's remnants, encompassing its railings and gateway, were unearthed in the 19th century. Most of these important discoveries were relocated for safeguarding and are presently exhibited at the Indian Museum in Kolkata, which possesses the largest compilation of Bharhut artifacts.