Q. With reference to the Kesaria Stupa, which was recently in the news, consider the following statements:- It is regarded as the world‘s largest Buddhist Stupa.
- It is located in Bihar.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Answer:
Both 1 and 2
Notes: Kesaria Stupa is considered the world‘s largest Buddhist stupa and is situated in the Champaran district of Bihar, approximately 110 km from Patna. Discovered by the Archaeological Survey of India in 1998, it commemorates the site where Buddha spent his last days before attaining Nirvana, with construction estimated between 200 and 750 AD.