Indian History and World History (Part-9)

Architecture In Ancient India

Total Questions: 34

21. At which place can the best specimens of Gupta paintings be seen? [S.S.C. Online MTS (T-I) 12.10.2017 (Shift-III)]

(a) Ellora
(b) Narsinghgarh
(c) Ajanta
(d) Bhimbetka

Correct Answer: (c) Ajanta

Solution:The best examples of Gupta paintings are found at Ajanta.

It is located in Aurangabad district of Maharashtra state.

22. In which of the following states is the Ajanta caves situated? [S.S.C. Online C.H.S.L. (T-I) 10.08.2021 (Shift-II)]

(a) Kerala
(b) Maharashtra
(c) Madhya Pradesh
(d) Uttar Pradesh

Correct Answer: (b) Maharashtra

Solution:Ajanta Cavesare one of the most stunning examples of ancient Indian art, architecture, and Buddhist culture. They are famous for their rock-cut caves, beautiful murals, and sculptures depicting the life of Buddha and Jataka tales.

Location:

Situated near Aurangabad in Maharashtra, India
Located on the banks of the Waghora River
A UNESCO World Heritage Site (Declared in 1983)

23. Ellora caves are in........... [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 10.01.2017 (Shift-III)]

(a) Karnataka
(b) Madhya Pradesh
(c) Maharashtra
(d) Rajasthan

Correct Answer: (c) Maharashtra

Solution:Ellora caves are located in the Aurangabad district of Maharashtra.

Evidence of rock-cut caves has been found here.

These caves belong to

Jainism,
Buddhism and
Hinduism.

These caves date back to about the 6th-7th century AD to the 11th-12th century AD. Altogether there are 34 rock-cut caves. Of these caves, caves 1 to 12 belong to Buddhism, caves 13-29 to Hinduism and caves 30-34 to Jainism.

24. Which caves is a cultural mix of religious arts of Buddhism, Hinduism and Jainism? [S.S.C. Online CHSL (T-I) 21.01.2017 (Shift-I)]

(a) Ajanta
(b) Ellora
(c) Elephanta
(d) Badami

Correct Answer: (b) Ellora

Solution:Ellora caves are located in the Aurangabad district of Maharashtra.

Evidence of rock-cut caves has been found here.

These caves belong to

Jainism,
Buddhism and
Hinduism.

25. How many monasteries and temples are there in Ellora caves? [S.S.C. Online C.H.S.L. (T-I) 12.04.2021 (Shift-III)]

(a) 33
(b) 32
(c) 34
(d) 31

Correct Answer: (c) 34

Solution:Ellora caves are located in the Aurangabad district of Maharashtra.

Evidence of rock-cut caves has been found here.

These caves belong to

Jainism,
Buddhism and
Hinduism.

These caves date back to about the 6th-7th century AD to the 11th-12th century AD.

Altogether there are 34 rock-cut caves. Of these caves, caves 1 to 12 belong to Buddhism, caves 13-29 to Hinduism and caves 30-34 to Jainism.