UPSC CSE Prelims
Question 98
Consider the following historical places:
- Ajanta Caves
- Lepakshi Temple
- Sanchi Stupa
Which of the above places is/are also known for mural paintings?
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Correct answer: B
Correct Option: B
Explanation: Ajanta and Lepakshi are celebrated for surviving wall/mural paintings; Sanchi is primarily renowned for its stupas and sculptural reliefs.
Statement/Pair-wise Analysis:
Statement/Item 1: Correct - Ajanta caves preserve extensive Buddhist murals and narrative painting.
Statement/Item 2: Correct - Lepakshi temple in Andhra Pradesh has Vijayanagara-period ceiling and wall paintings.
Statement/Item 3: Incorrect - Sanchi is chiefly known for carved gateways and stupas rather than a major surviving mural-painting tradition.
Option-wise Analysis:
A: Incorrect - excludes true item 2.
B: Correct - selects all and only the accurate statements/pairs.
C: Incorrect - includes false item 3.
D: Incorrect - excludes true items 1, 2.