The famous 'Nalanda Mahavihara' site contains a iconic high-towered multi-tiered temple ruin known as which grid number? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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The famous 'Nalanda Mahavihara' site contains a iconic high-towered multi-tiered temple ruin known as which grid number?

A. Site 3 (The Great Stupa of Sariputta)

B. Site 5

C. Site 12

D. Site 1 (The Main Monastery block)

Answer: Option A

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Temple Site 3 is the most iconic structure photographed at Nalanda, representing a massive stupa built over the relics of Lord Buddha's chief disciple, Sariputta.

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