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History GK · Q27

Jainism And Buddhism

Competitive Exams · History GK · question 27

Q27

Which of the following is not one of the animals carved on the Sarnath Pillar?

A.
Humped Bull
B.
Deer
Answer
C.
Elephant
D.
Horse

Answer: Option B

Solution

Answer: Option B
Solution:
On the wall of the cylinder the bull, the horse, the Lion and the Elephant all in the moving position are being placed in between the Chakras. These could symbolize Bull, Lion, Horse and Elephant rolling the Chakras. Pillar was built by Ashoka to mark the site of Buddha's first sermon.