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

The famous 'Nalanda Mahavihara' site contains a iconic high-towered multi-tiered temple ruin known as which grid number?
A. Site 1 (The Main Monastery block)
B. Site 3 (The Great Stupa of Sariputta)
C. Site 12
D. Site 5
Answer: Option B
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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B. Mysore
C. Jaipur
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Correct Answer: Option A


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Correct Answer: Option C


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