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Subject: Art & Culture Chapter: Indian Art & Architecture

2021 PYQ

Question 62

Which one of the following statements is correct?

Choose one answer AAjanta Caves lie in the gorge of Waghora river. BSanchi Stupa lies in the gorge of Chambal river. CPandu-lena Cave Shrines lie in the gorge of Narmada river. DAmaravati Stupa lies in the gorge of Godavari river.

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Correct answer: A

Correct Option: A (Ajanta Caves lie in the gorge of Waghora river.) Explanation: Ajanta’s Buddhist rock-cut caves lie in a horseshoe-shaped ravine/gorge of the Waghora River in Maharashtra. Option-wise Analysis: A. Correct-Ajanta overlooks the Waghora River gorge. B. Incorrect-Sanchi Stupa stands on a hill near Vidisha, not in the Chambal gorge. C. Incorrect-The Pandavleni caves are at Nashik, not in the Narmada gorge. D. Incorrect-Amaravati Stupa is associated with the Krishna River, not Godavari.

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