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Given below are two statements: Statement I: The torana of a stupa serves as an ornamental gateway marking the sacred precinct. Statement II: The torana functioned as the chamber where Buddhist relics were preserved. Which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. Both statements are true and Statement II is the correct explanation of Statement I
2. Both statements are true but Statement II is not the correct explanation of Statement I
3. Statement I is true but Statement II is false
4. Statement II is true but Statement I is false

Correct answer: Statement I is true but Statement II is false

Solution

A torana is the decorative gateway of a stupa and marks the sacred enclosure, so Statement I is correct. Buddhist relics are preserved in the stupa's relic chamber or core, not in the torana, so Statement II is false.

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