Question

Which of the following stupas is not in Gujarat?
A.Boriya stupa
B. Loriya stupa
C. Devni Mori stupa
D. Itawa stupa

Answer 1

Hint:The stupa is a hemispherical structure with a spire at the top which is sometimes also situated on a base that varies in shape and size surrounded by a walkway for the visitors. Stupas are Buddhist remembrance monuments mostly housing sacred relics that are associated with the Buddha or other saintly persons.It is also considered as a place of worship.

Complete answer:
 Devni Mori is one of the most important stupa of Gujarat:
 Devni Mori : It is a Buddhist archaeological site in Gujarat. The site of Devni Mori included a number of terracotta Buddhist scriptures which are the earliest documents that can be found in Gujarat. Devni Mori has a distinct construction pattern for a monastery and with an image temple constructed opposite the entrance.
Stupa: Devni Mori also has a stupa where the pictures of the Buddha were found inside the stupa. The images of the Buddha clearly show the influence of the Greco-Buddhist art of Gandhara, and have been described as examples of the Western Indian art.
Thus, Loriya Stupa, Devni Mori Stupa and Etawah Stupa all are located in Gujarat and Boriya Stupa is not located in Gujarat .

Hence, the correct answer is option (A).

Note:According to the latest reports India’s Biggest Buddhist temple will be set up in Gujarat with the help of Tibetan spiritual guru the Dalai Lama.There are in total five types of Stupas and they are:
I. Relic Stupas
II. Object Stupas
III. Commemorative Stupas
IV. Symbolic Stupas
V. Votive Stupas.