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Which of the following is a typical feature of Buddhist Stupa architecture?

1. Tall shikhara with amalaka
2. Hemispherical dome with harmika
3. Ornate spires and flying buttresses
4. Flat roof with wooden beams

Correct answer: Hemispherical dome with harmika

Solution

A Buddhist stupa is typically a hemispherical dome representing the relic mound, often topped by a harmika and chhatra. The other options describe temple or later architectural styles, not stupas.

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