Multiple choice

Which of the following is/are not the feature(s) of a stupa?

  1. It originated as a simple semi-circular mound of earth.

  2. Above the anda was Harmica, a balcony, the abode of gods.

  3. Arising from the harmika was a mast called yashti.

  4. Yashti was surmounted by a flag.
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D Correct answer
Explanation

Yashti was surmounted by a Chhatri (an umbrella).

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