Which one of the following statements about Buddhist Stupas in India is not correct? [CDS 2018 (I)]
A. Ashoka played an important role in popularising the Stupa cult
B. They were repositories of relics of Buddha and other monks
C. They were located in rural areas
D. They were located close to trade routes
Answer: They were located in rural areas
Option c is the correct answer.
Buddhist Stupas were typically located in urban areas, close to trade routes. This was because they were important pilgrimage sites for Buddhists, and they also served as a way to spread the Buddhist message to people from all walks of life.