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Which of the following is not a rock-cut cave temple in India?

  1. Ajanta Caves

  2. Ellora Caves

  3. Elephanta Caves

  4. Brihadeeswarar Temple


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Brihadeeswarar Temple is a Dravidian-style Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, India. It is not a rock-cut cave temple.

The Ajanta Caves are located in which state of India?

  1. Maharashtra

  2. Karnataka

  3. Andhra Pradesh

  4. Tamil Nadu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Ajanta Caves are located in the Aurangabad district of Maharashtra, India.

The Ellora Caves are located in which state of India?

  1. Maharashtra

  2. Karnataka

  3. Andhra Pradesh

  4. Tamil Nadu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Ellora Caves are located in the Aurangabad district of Maharashtra, India.

The Elephanta Caves are located in which state of India?

  1. Maharashtra

  2. Karnataka

  3. Andhra Pradesh

  4. Tamil Nadu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Elephanta Caves are located in the Mumbai Harbour, Maharashtra, India.

Which of the following is not a UNESCO World Heritage Site?

  1. Ajanta Caves

  2. Ellora Caves

  3. Elephanta Caves

  4. Kailasa Temple


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Kailasa Temple is not a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The Kailasa Temple is located in which state of India?

  1. Maharashtra

  2. Karnataka

  3. Andhra Pradesh

  4. Tamil Nadu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Kailasa Temple is located in the Ellora Caves, Aurangabad district, Maharashtra, India.

The Kailasa Temple is carved out of a single rock.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Kailasa Temple is carved out of a single rock, making it one of the most remarkable examples of rock-cut architecture in the world.

The Kailasa Temple is dedicated to which deity?

  1. Lord Shiva

  2. Lord Vishnu

  3. Lord Brahma

  4. Goddess Durga


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Kailasa Temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva.

The Kailasa Temple was built by which dynasty?

  1. Rashtrakuta Dynasty

  2. Chalukya Dynasty

  3. Hoysala Dynasty

  4. Pallava Dynasty


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Kailasa Temple was built by the Rashtrakuta Dynasty.

The Kailasa Temple is estimated to have taken how many years to build?

  1. 10 years

  2. 20 years

  3. 30 years

  4. 40 years


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Kailasa Temple is estimated to have taken around 30 years to build.

The Kailasa Temple is a monolithic structure.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Kailasa Temple is a monolithic structure, meaning it is carved out of a single rock.

The Kailasa Temple is also known as which of the following?

  1. The Ellora Caves

  2. The Ajanta Caves

  3. The Elephanta Caves

  4. The Golden Temple


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Kailasa Temple is also known as the Ellora Caves.

The Kailasa Temple is a popular tourist destination.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Kailasa Temple is a popular tourist destination, attracting visitors from all over the world.

The Kailasa Temple is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Kailasa Temple is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The Kailasa Temple is a testament to the skill and artistry of the ancient Indian craftsmen.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Kailasa Temple is a testament to the skill and artistry of the ancient Indian craftsmen.

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