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Based on the statements given below, choose the correct option: Statement I: Gandhara art was influenced by Greco-Roman styles. Statement II: Gandhara sculptures avoided depicting human figures.

1. Statement I and II both are correct
2. Only statement I is correct
3. Only statement II is correct
4. Neither I nor II

Correct answer: Only statement I is correct

Solution

Gandhara art was strongly influenced by Greco-Roman or Hellenistic styles. The second statement is incorrect because Gandhara sculptures did depict human figures, especially the Buddha in human form.

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