Out of the four alternatives choose the most appropriate description about the given words.
Sarnath, Kapilvastu, Sanchi
Answer & explanation
Correct answer: option 2
The correct answer is Option (2) → These are linked with Lord Buddha
All three places belong to the story of Gautama Buddha:
Kapilvastu — the capital of the Shakya clan, where Siddhartha grew up as a prince before he left home.
Sarnath — near Varanasi, where the Buddha gave his first sermon after enlightenment.
Sanchi — in Madhya Pradesh, known for the Great Stupa built by Ashoka over relics of the Buddha.
Why the other options are incorrect
Option (1) These are places having massive pillars — Incorrect. Ashokan pillars stand at Sarnath and Sanchi, but pillars are not what links all three places.
Option (3) These are famous for stone caves — Incorrect. The famous rock-cut caves are at Ajanta, Ellora and Karla, not at these places.
Option (4) These have ancient Universities — Incorrect. The ancient universities were at Nalanda, Taxila and Vikramashila.