Ajanta and Ellora Caves are located in which state? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Ajanta and Ellora Caves are located in which state?
A. Rajasthan
B. Karnataka
C. Maharashtra
D. Madhya Pradesh
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
The rock-cut caves of Ajanta and Ellora in Maharashtra are famous for Buddhist, Hindu, and Jain art and are UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

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Practice More Important Monuments of India Questions

Question #1 Report Error
The 'Black Pagoda' refers to:
A. Brihadeeswarar Temple
B. Golden Temple
C. Meenakshi Temple
D. Konark Sun Temple

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
European sailors called the Konark Sun Temple the Black Pagoda.

Question #2 Report Error
Meenakshi Temple is located in which city?
A. Chennai
B. Kanchipuram
C. Madurai
D. Thanjavur

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
The Meenakshi Temple in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, is dedicated to Goddess Meenakshi and Lord Sundareswarar.

Question #3 Report Error
The Shore Temple, one of the oldest structural stone temples in South India, was built by which dynasty?
A. Chola Dynasty
B. Pallava Dynasty
C. Pandya Dynasty
D. Chalukya Dynasty

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
The Shore Temple at Mahabalipuram (Tamil Nadu) was constructed during the 8th century AD by the Pallava King Narasimhavarman II, also known as Rajasimha.