1. Consider the following pairs : (UPSC 2023)
The site is Well known for
1. Besnagar: Shaivite cave shrine
2. Bhaja: Buddhist cave shrine
3. Sittanavasal: Jain cave shrine
How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
a) Only one
b) Only two
c) All three
d) None
Answer. b) Only two
Besnagar is also known as Vidisha and it is in Madhya Pradesh. It is famous for the Vishnu idol.
Bhaja caves are located in Pune, Maharashtra. This cave belongs to the Hinayana sect of Buddhism.
Sittanavasal cave is located in the Pudukottai District of Tamil Nadu, it belonged to Jainism
2. Consider the following historical places: (UPSC 2013)
1. Ajanta Caves
2. Lepakshi Temple
3. Sanchi Stupa
Which of the above places is/are also known for mural paintings?
a) 1 only
b) 1 and 2 only
c) 1, 2 and 3
d) None
Answer. b) 1 and 2 only
3. With reference to the history of Indian rock-cut architecture, consider the following statements: (UPSC 2013)
1. The cases at Badami are the oldest surviving rock-cut caves in India.
2. The Barabar rock-cut caves were originally made for Ajivikas by Emperor Chandragupta Maurya.
3. At Ellora, caves were made for different faiths.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
a) 1 only
b) 2 and 3 only
c) 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer. b) 2 and 3 only ;
Barabar Cave is the oldest surviving rock-cut cave in India.
4. Some Buddhist rock-cut caves are called Chaityas, while others are called Viharas. What is the difference between the two? (UPSC 2013)
a) Vihara is a place of worship, while Chaitya is the dwelling place of the monks
b) Chaitya is a place of worship, while Vihara is the dwelling place of the monks
c) Chaitya is the stupa at the far end of the cave, while Vihara is the hall axial to it.
d) There is no material difference between the two
Answer. b) Chaitya is a place of worship, while Vihara is the dwelling place of the monks
5. With reference to the Indian history of art and culture, consider the following pairs : (UPSC 2014)
Famous work of sculpture: Site
1. A grand image of Buddha's Mahaparinirvana with numerous celestial musicians above and the sorrowful figures of his followers below: Ajanta
2. A huge image of Varaha Avatar (boar incarnation) of Vishnu, as he rescues Goddess Earth from the deep and chaotic waters, sculpted on the rock.: Mount Abu
3." Arjuna's Penance"/ "Descent of Ganga" sculpted on the surface of huge boulders: Mamallapuram
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) 1, 2 and 3
Answer. c)
A huge image of Varaha Avatar (boar incarnation) of Vishnu, as he rescues Goddess Earth from the deep and chaotic waters, sculpted on the rock: Udayagiri Caves ( not at Mount Abu).
6. What is/are common to the two historical places known as Ajanta and Mahabalipuram? (UPSC 2016)
1. Both were built in the same period.
2. Both belong to the same religious denomination.
3. Both have rock-cut monuments.
Select the correct answer using the code given below.
a) 1 and 2 only
b) 3 only
c) 1 and 3 only
d) None of the statements given above is correct
Answer. b) 3 only
Ajanta Cave belonged to Buddhism while Mahabalipuram belonged to Hinduism. Ajntra Cave is older than Mahabalipuram.
7. Consider the following pairs: Historical place: Well-known for (UPSC 2021)
1. Burzahom: Rock-cut shrines
2. Chandra-ketubah: Terracotta art
3. Ganeshwar: Copper artifacts
Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
a) 1 only
b) 1 and 2
c) 3 only
d) 2 and 3
Answer. d) 2 and 3
8. Which one of the following statements is correct? (UPSC 2021)
a) Ajanta Caves lie in the gorge of the Waghora River.
b) Sanchi Stupa lies in the gorge of the Chambal River.
c) Pandu-Lena Cave Shrines lie in the gorge of the Narmada River.
d) Amaravati Stupa lies in the gorge of the Godavari River.
Answer. a) Ajanta Caves lie in the gorge of the Waghora River.
9. There are only two known examples of cave paintings of the Gupta period in ancient India. One of these is paintings of ancient India. One of these is paintings of Ajanta caves. Where are the other surviving examples of Gupta paintings? (UPSC 2010)
a) Bagh caves
b) Ellora caves
c) Lomas Rishi caves
d) Nasik caves
Answer. a) Bagh caves
Bagh caves in the Dhar district of Madhya Pradesh were built by Dattaka, a Buddhist bhikshu (monk) during the Gupta period.
10. Bagh Caves are related to which Religion?
a) Hinduism
b) Buddhism
c) Jainism
d) Both a and b
Answer. b) Buddhism
11. Buddhist caves are not situated in which of the following place?
a) Ajanta
b) Bagh
c) Sanchi
d) Bulsar
Answer. d) Bulsar
12. The Elephanta caves are dedicated to which deity?
a) Shiva
b) Tirthankar Mahavir
c) Vishnu
d) Buddha
Answer. a) Shiva
13. Which of the following are the example of the oldest surviving rock-cut caves in India?
a) Elephanta Caves
b) Ajanta Cave
c) Barabar Caves
d) Ellora cave
Answer. c) Barabar Caves is the oldest surviving rock-cut cave in India which was built during the Mauryan period.
14. Rock-cut Elephant at Dhauli was made during the reign of?
a) Ashoka
b) Chandragupta Maurya
c) Kanishka
d) Satavahana Dynasty
Answer. a) Ashoka
15. The caves and rock-cut temples at Ellora are related to?
a) Hinduism
b) Buddhism
c) Jainism
d) All of the above
Answer. d) All of the above
16. Badami caves are located in which state?
a) Maharashtra
b) Madhya Pradesh
c) Karnataka
d) Bihar
Answer. c) Karnataka
17. Ajanta caves are located in which state?
a) Maharashtra
b) Madhya Pradesh
c) Karnataka
d) Bihar
Answer. a) Maharashtra
18. Ellora caves are located in which state?
a) Maharashtra
b) Madhya Pradesh
c) Karnataka
d) Bihar
Answer. a) Maharashtra
19. Bagh caves are located in which state?
a) Maharashtra
b) Madhya Pradesh
c) Karnataka
d) Bihar
Answer. b) Madhya Pradesh
20. Barabar caves are located in which state?
a) Maharashtra
b) Madhya Pradesh
c) Karnataka
d) Bihar
Answer. d) Bihar
21. Kanheri caves are located in which state?
a) Maharashtra
b) Tamil Nadu
c) Karnataka
d) Odisha
Answer. a) Maharashtra
22. Which of the following cave is not located in Maharashtra?
a) Elephanta Cave
b) Karla Cave
c) Khandagiri Cave
d) Ellora Cave
Answer. c) Khandagiri Cave is located in Odisha
23. Varaha caves are located in which state?
a) Maharashtra
b) Tamil Nadu
c) Karnataka
d) Odisha
Answer. b) Tamil Nadu
24. Which of the following cave is not located in Madhya Pradesh
a) Bagh Cave
b) Udayagir Cave
c) Bhimbetka Cave
d) Barabar Cave
Answer. d) Barabar Cave
25. Udayagiri and Khandagiri are located in which state?
a) Maharashtra
b) Tamil Nadu
c) Karnataka
d) Odisha
Answer. d) Odisha
26. Kailash temple is located in which cave?
a) Ajanta
b) Ellora
c) Elephanta Cave
d) Badami Cave
Answer. b) Ellora
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