Gandhara, Mathura, Amaravati compared

This topic appears as factual comparison questions in Prelims, testing identification of sculptural characteristics, geographical origins, and cultural influences. Examiners focus on distinguishing features: Gandhara's Greco-Roman style, Mathura's indigenous Indian aesthetic, and Amaravati's elaborate narrative reliefs. Common error: confusing regional styles or misattributing artistic techniques to wrong schools.