hamburger menu
All Coursesall course arrow
adda247
reward-icon
adda247
    arrow
    arrow
    arrow
    The Mahabodhi Temple was built entirely from ______ by Ashoka.
    Question

    The Mahabodhi Temple was built entirely from ______ by Ashoka.

    A.

    bricks

    B.

    wood

    C.

    stones

    D.

    rocks

    Correct option is A

    The correct answer is: (a) bricks
    Explanation:
    · The original Mahabodhi Temple at Bodh Gaya was commissioned by Emperor Ashoka in the 3rd century BCE.
    · It was constructed using bricks, which was an advanced architectural technique during Mauryan times.
    · The present structure includes later renovations, but the core structure was built in bricks.
    Information Booster:
    · Mahabodhi Temple is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
    · Located in Bodh Gaya, Bihar.
    · Marks the site where Gautama Buddha attained enlightenment.
    · Ashoka visited Bodh Gaya during his spiritual transformation.
    · The temple features pillars, brick stupas, and railings.
    · It remains a major pilgrimage site for Buddhists worldwide.
    Additional Information:
    · Wood (b) – Rarely used for such grand religious monuments.
    · Stones/Rocks (c/d) – Used in later temple constructions, not Ashokan brickwork.

    Free Tests

    Free
    Must Attempt

    SSC GD PYP (Held on 4 Feb 2025 S1)

    languageIcon English
    • pdpQsnIcon80 Questions
    • pdpsheetsIcon160 Marks
    • timerIcon60 Mins
    languageIcon English
    Free
    Must Attempt

    Hindi Section Test 1

    languageIcon English
    • pdpQsnIcon20 Questions
    • pdpsheetsIcon40 Marks
    • timerIcon12 Mins
    languageIcon English
    Free
    Must Attempt

    SSC GD Constable Full Mock Test 1

    languageIcon English
    • pdpQsnIcon80 Questions
    • pdpsheetsIcon160 Marks
    • timerIcon60 Mins
    languageIcon English
    test-prime-package

    Access ‘SSC Stenographer’ Mock Tests with

    • 60000+ Mocks and Previous Year Papers
    • Unlimited Re-Attempts
    • Personalised Report Card
    • 500% Refund on Final Selection
    • Largest Community
    students-icon
    354k+ students have already unlocked exclusive benefits with Test Prime!
    Our Plans
    Monthsup-arrow