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?

A Stupa (Sanskrit for heap) is a mound-like or hemispherical structure often containing relics of Buddhist monks. For example, the Sanchi Stupa was built over Buddha's relics. Hence, statement 2 is correct.

However, the concept of Stupa does not have a purely Buddhist origin. The word Stupa is mentioned in the Rigveda, Atharvaveda, Vajasaneyi Samhita, and Taittriya Samhita. The Rigveda refers to a Stupa raised by King Varuna. Thus, statement 1 is not correct.

Stupas are regarded as monuments for veneration, associated with votive, commemorative, and offering purposes, and are linked to ritualistic and commemorative practices within a social-economic context. Buddhist texts and Jaina literature mention the commemorative aspects of the Stupa. Therefore, statement 3 is correct.

Statement 1 is not correct. Statements 2 and 3 are correct. Hence, only two statements are correct.