Q. Consider the following:

1. A small box was placed at the centre of the stupa, known as a relic casket.
2. Pradakshina path was laid around the stupa.

Which of the above statements is / are correct?
Answer: Both 1 and 2
Notes: Both statements are correct. In stupa architecture, a relic casket was indeed placed at the centre, containing either bodily remains or objects associated with Buddha or his followers. Additionally, a path called the pradakshina path was constructed around the stupa, facilitating ritual circumambulation by devotees as a part of worship.