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Exam Year
1997
Evidence Source
UPSC LevelID: ART_ARC_1997_36 Ref: The Art of India by Stella Kramrisch
Which one of the following statements regarding Ashokan stone pillars is incorrect?
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Correct Option: D
Ashokan pillars were free-standing monolithic monuments, not parts of architectural structures, known for their high polish and tapering shafts.