Q. Consider the following statements about the Sirpur archaeological site:
1.It is located in Chhattisgarh.
2.It was the flourishing capital of Dakshina Kosala under the Panduvanshi and later Somavamshi kings.
3.It is known for its Hindu-Buddhist-Jain syncretic cultural traditions.
How many of the above statements are correct?
Answer: C
Notes:
Explanation:
- Statement 1: Correct – Sirpur is located in the Mahasamund district of Chhattisgarh.
- Statement 2: Correct – Sirpur was a major urban centre and flourishing capital of Dakshina Kosala under the Panduvanshi and later Somavamshi kings.
- Statement 3: Correct – The site reflects a syncretic culture, with Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain monuments coexisting, showing religious and cultural integration.
Source- IE
