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A distinguishing feature of Mauryan Yaksha and Yakshi images is their:

AGold leaf coating
BPolished surface
CPainted surface
DHollow wooden core
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Polished surface
1. Statues stand at Patna, Vidisha and Mathura. 2. Their surface is polished. 3. Faces are full and round. _Source: syllabus An Introduction to Indian Art, Chapter 3, Arts of the Mauryan Period._
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