Which one of the following statements is not correct ........

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Which one of the following statements is not correct?

Gandhara School of Art owed its origin to the Indo-Greek rulers but the real patrons of the school were the Kushans, especially Kanishka

The Greco-Roman architectural impact modified the structure of Buddhist Stupas

Rich carving, elaborate ornamentations and complex symbolism were the main features of the Gandhara sculpture

The artists of the Amravati School of Art mainly used white marble

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Explanation:

1. In India, first time the Gandhara art flourished during the Kushana rule in India. Particularly Kanishka, the greatest of the Kushanas was a great patron of art and architecture. It was during his reign that Gandhara School of art flourished.

2. The Greco-Roman architectural impact modified the structure of the stupa. The orthodox Indian design of the stupa was developed into an architectural composition of fine propositions and character. The height of the stupa was raised enormously by elevating it on a high platform and by elongating its main body upwards.

4. Amaravati school of art was an important Buddhist centre and the artists here mainly used white marble. (Source Pearson Indian History Manual)