Read the passage and answer the question :

"We inspected the stone sculptures and statues of Buddha.... The ruins appear to be the object of great interest to European gentlemen. Major Alexander Cunningham.... stayed several weeks in neighbourhood and examined these ruins most carefully. He took drawings of the place, deciphered the inscription, and bored shafts down these domes. The results of his investigations, were described by him in an English work...."

The 'ruins' refer to the stupa of ___________.

Sanchi

The correct answer is Option (2) → Sanchi

The reason the "ruins" in the passage refer to the stupa of Sanchi is based on historical and archaeological context. Sanchi is a well-known site in India with a significant stupa complex that contains numerous stone sculptures and statues of Buddha. Major Alexander Cunningham, mentioned in the passage, is famous for his archaeological work in India, and Sanchi was one of the locations where he conducted detailed investigations, as described in the passage. Therefore, the "ruins" mentioned in the passage are associated with the stupa of Sanchi.