The ancient rock-cut caves of Ajanta in Maharashtra, renowned for their historic frescoes and murals, are almost exclusively dedicated to the iconographies of which faith? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

The ancient rock-cut caves of Ajanta in Maharashtra, renowned for their historic frescoes and murals, are almost exclusively dedicated to the iconographies of which faith?
A. Hinduism
B. Buddhism
C. Ajivikism
D. Jainism
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKExamLibrary)
The 30 rock-cut caves of Ajanta are completely Buddhist, dating from the 2nd century BCE to about 480 CE, featuring classic masterpieces of Buddhist religious art.

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The unique structural wonder 'Rani Ki Vav' stepwell in Gujarat is divided into how many distinct terraced levels of architectural carvings?
A. Seven levels
B. Nine levels
C. Twelve levels
D. Five levels

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Rani Ki Vav is designed as an underground inverted temple highlighting seven levels of stairs, adorned with over 500 principal sculptures.

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A. 10
B. 7
C. 12
D. 9

Correct Answer: Option A


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Correct Answer: Option B


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