With reference to ancient India, consider the following statements:

1. The concept of Stupa is Buddhist in origin.
2. Stupa was generally a repository of relics.
3. Stupa was a votive and commemorative structure in Buddhist tradition.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

"Souls are not only the property of animal and plant life, but also of rocks, running water and many other natural objects not looked on as living by other religious sects." The above statement reflects one of the core beliefs of which one of the following religious sects of ancient India?

In which one of the following regions was Dhanyakataka, which flourished as a prominent Buddhist centre under the Mahasanghikas, located?

Which one of the following explains the practice of 'Vattakirutal' as mentioned in Sangam poems?

Consider the following pairs :

Site : Well known for 1.Besnagar : Shaivite cave shrine 2. Bhaja : Buddhist cave shrine 3. Sittanavasal : Jain cave shrine

How many of the above pairs arecorrectly matched?

With reference to ancient Indian History, consider the following pairs: 

Literary work: Author 

1. Devichandragupta: Bilhana 
2. Hammira-Mahakavya: Nayachandra Suri 
3. Milinda-panha: Nagarjuna 
4. Nitivakyamrita: Somadeva Suri

How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?

Consider the following statements in respect of the 44th Chess Olympiad, 2022 :

1. It was the first time that Chess Olympiad was held in India.
2. The official mascot was named 'Thambi'.
3. The trophy for the winning team in the open section is the Vera Menchik Cup.
4. The trophy for the winning team in the women's section is the Hamilton-Russell Cup.

How many of the statements given above are correct?

Consider the following pairs with regard to sports awards:

1. Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award : For the most Spectacular and outstanding performance by a sportsperson over period of last four years
2. Arujna Award : For the lifetime achievement by a sportsperson
3. Dronacharya Award: To honour eminent coaches who have successfully trained sportspersons or teams
4. Rashtriya Khel Protshan Puraskar : To recognize the contribution made by sportspersons even after their retirement How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?