MCQs on Caves in India, Art and culture MCQ

 MCQs on Caves in India,

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1. Ajanta Caves are mainly associated with which religion?
   A. Hinduism
   B. Jainism
   C. Buddhism
   D. Ajivika
   Correct Answer: C

2. Ajanta Caves are located on the banks of which river?
   A. Godavari
   B. Waghora
   C. Krishna
   D. Tapi
   Correct Answer: B

3. The famous Kailasa Temple carved out of a single rock is located at
   A. Ajanta
   B. Badami
   C. Elephanta
   D. Ellora
   Correct Answer: D

4. Ellora Caves are unique because they represent
   A. Only Buddhist art
   B. Only Hindu temples
   C. Only Jain monasteries
   D. Buddhist, Hindu and Jain traditions together
   Correct Answer: D

5. Which cave site is famous for the Trimurti sculpture of Lord Shiva?
   A. Ellora
   B. Ajanta
   C. Elephanta
   D. Badami
   Correct Answer: C

6. Elephanta Caves are located near
   A. Pune
   B. Nashik
   C. Mumbai
   D. Aurangabad
   Correct Answer: C

7. Ajanta Caves were declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the year
   A. 1972
   B. 1983
   C. 1987
   D. 1992
   Correct Answer: B

8. Which of the following caves are the oldest rock-cut caves in India?
   A. Ajanta
   B. Udayagiri
   C. Barabar
   D. Kanheri
   Correct Answer: C

9. Barabar Caves belong to which period?
   A. Gupta period
   B. Mauryan period
   C. Kushan period
   D. Chalukya period
   Correct Answer: B

10. Barabar Caves were associated with which religious sect?
    A. Buddhism
    B. Jainism
    C. Shaivism
    D. Ajivika
    Correct Answer: D

11. The largest Chaitya hall in India is found at
    A. Bhaja Caves
    B. Kanheri Caves
    C. Karla Caves
    D. Ajanta Caves
    Correct Answer: C

12. Kanheri Caves are located in
    A. Karnataka
    B. Bihar
    C. Maharashtra
    D. Odisha
    Correct Answer: C

13. Badami Caves were developed under the patronage of
    A. Pallavas
    B. Cholas
    C. Chalukyas
    D. Rashtrakutas
    Correct Answer: C

14. Udayagiri and Khandagiri Caves are associated with which religion?
    A. Buddhism
    B. Hinduism
    C. Jainism
    D. Ajivika
    Correct Answer: C

15. Which ruler patronized the Udayagiri–Khandagiri Caves?
    A. Ashoka
    B. Kanishka
    C. Harshavardhana
    D. Kharavela
    Correct Answer: D

16. Which caves are famous mainly for wall paintings rather than sculptures?
    A. Ellora
    B. Ajanta
    C. Elephanta
    D. Badami
    Correct Answer: B

17. Ellora and Ajanta Caves are located in which state?
    A. Madhya Pradesh
    B. Gujarat
    C. Maharashtra
    D. Karnataka
    Correct Answer: C

18. Which script inscriptions are found in Kanheri Caves?
    A. Tamil
    B. Kharosthi
    C. Brahmi and Devanagari
    D. Persian
    Correct Answer: C

19. The Kailasa Temple at Ellora is dedicated to
    A. Lord Vishnu
    B. Lord Shiva
    C. Lord Buddha
    D. Mahavira
    Correct Answer: B

20. Elephanta Caves were declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in
    A. 1983
    B. 1985
    C. 1987
    D. 1990
    Correct Answer: C

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