CTET PAPER II 2019 · PYQ · History / Buddhism · medium
Under the Mahayana Buddhism
A.Buddha's presence was shown in sculpture by using certain signs.
B.Statues of Buddha were made.✓ Correct
C.Bodhisattvas were not accepted as they were yet to attain enlightenment.
D.Mathura and Taxila declined as centres of sculpture.
Explanation
Under Mahayana Buddhism, statues/images of Buddha began to be made for worship. Earlier (Hinayana/Theravada), Buddha was represented through symbols like footprints, the bodhi tree, or wheel. Mahayana also accepted Bodhisattvas. Mathura and Taxila flourished as centres of Buddhist sculpture during this period.
💡 Practice unlimited CTET PAPER II PYQs + AI-tracked progress on each topic. Sign up free →