UPSC CSE Prelims
Question 62
Consider the following pairs :
| Site | Well known for |
|---|---|
| 1. Besnagar | Shaivite cave shrine |
| 2. Bhaja | Buddhist cave shrine |
| 3. Sittanavasal | Jain cave shrine |
How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
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Correct answer: B
Correct Option: B (Only two)
Explanation: Bhaja is a Buddhist rock-cut cave complex and Sittanavasal is associated with Jain cave art. Besnagar is famous for the Heliodorus pillar, not a Shaivite cave shrine.
Statement / Pair / Item-wise Analysis:
1. Incorrect/False - Besnagar near Vidisha is renowned for the Vaishnava Heliodorus pillar, not a Shaivite cave complex.
2. Correct/True - Bhaja in Maharashtra contains early Buddhist chaityas and viharas.
3. Correct/True - Sittanavasal in Tamil Nadu is celebrated for its Jain cave shrine and paintings.
Option-wise Analysis:
A. Incorrect-it counts 1, but items 2, 3 qualify, giving 2.
B. Correct-exactly 2 of the 3 listed items satisfy the condition.
C. Incorrect-it counts 3, but only 2 qualify; item(s) 1 do not.
D. Incorrect-it counts 5, but only 2 qualify; item(s) 1 do not.
Review note: Option D says “All five” despite only three pairs being listed: apparent source-option typo. Correct count remains two (B).