Place Sanchi
Asked 3 times across 3 UPSC exams over 1 years (2022–2023), peaking in 2023.
Key insights
- Most tested in CDS — 1 of 3 PYQs
- Most asked in 2023
- Recurs across 2 years (2022–2023)
How it travelled across exams
First appearance in each exam — the same idea, reframed.
CDS 2022 → NDA 2023 → CISF 2023
How the concept evolved
Rising — more than half its appearances (3 of 3) are since 2016.
Related concepts
Ideas UPSC tests alongside this one — keep exploring.
Sample questions
You've seen the pattern — here are a few of the actual PYQs.
NDA2023
Consider the following statements regarding Sanchi and its archaeological findings
- When Sanchi was discovered in 1818, three of its four gateways were still standing, the fourth was lying on the spot where it had fallen
- Animals depicted at Sanchi include elephants, horses, monkeys and cattle
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
- A Only 1
- B Only 2
- C Both 1 and 2 ✓
- D Neither 1 nor 2
✓ Correct answer: (C)
Art & Culture › Architecture & Sculpture
CISF2023
Who among the following did not contribute to the preservation and documentation of the ancient site of Sanchi in Madhya Pradesh?
- A Shahjahan Begum
- B John Marshall
- C Sultan Jehan Begum
- D J.M. Kenoyer ✓
✓ Correct answer: (D)
Art & Culture › Heritage & UNESCO
CDS2022
Which of the following statements about sculptures at Sanchi is/are correct ?
- In some sculptures there is representation of Shalabhanjika
- The figure of Shalabhanjika is represented by a woman surrounded by lotuses and elephants
- The Shalabhanjika motif was not directly inspired by Buddhist ideas
Select the correct answer using the code given below :
- A 1, 2 and 3
- B 2 and 3 only
- C 2 only
- D 1 and 3 only ✓
✓ Correct answer: (D)
Art & Culture › Architecture & Sculpture
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