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Which of the following is a famous rock-cut cave temple in Maharashtra?

  1. Ellora Caves

  2. Ajanta Caves

  3. Elephanta Caves

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Ellora Caves, Ajanta Caves, and Elephanta Caves are all famous rock-cut cave temples in Maharashtra, India.

The Kailasa Temple in Ellora Caves is dedicated to which deity?

  1. Shiva

  2. Vishnu

  3. Brahma

  4. Durga


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Kailasa Temple in Ellora Caves is dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva.

The Ajanta Caves are located in which state of India?

  1. Maharashtra

  2. Gujarat

  3. Madhya Pradesh

  4. Rajasthan


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

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

The Elephanta Caves are located on which island?

  1. Elephanta Island

  2. Salsette Island

  3. Trombay Island

  4. Rewa Island


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Elephanta Caves are located on Elephanta Island, which is located in the Mumbai Harbour, Maharashtra, India.

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

  1. Badami Caves

  2. Udayagiri and Khandagiri Caves

  3. Mahabalipuram Caves

  4. Hampi Caves


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Hampi Caves are not rock-cut cave temples. They are a group of ancient temples located in Hampi, Karnataka, India.

The Badami Caves are located in which state of India?

  1. Karnataka

  2. Andhra Pradesh

  3. Telangana

  4. Tamil Nadu


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Badami Caves are located in the Bagalkot district of Karnataka, India.

The Udayagiri and Khandagiri Caves are located in which state of India?

  1. Odisha

  2. West Bengal

  3. Jharkhand

  4. Chhattisgarh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Udayagiri and Khandagiri Caves are located in the Bhubaneswar district of Odisha, India.

The Mahabalipuram Caves are located in which state of India?

  1. Tamil Nadu

  2. Kerala

  3. Karnataka

  4. Andhra Pradesh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Mahabalipuram Caves are located in the Kanchipuram district of Tamil Nadu, India.

Which of the following is a famous rock-cut cave temple in Madhya Pradesh?

  1. Bhimbetka Caves

  2. Bagh Caves

  3. Udayagiri Caves

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Bhimbetka Caves, Bagh Caves, and Udayagiri Caves are all famous rock-cut cave temples in Madhya Pradesh, India.

The Bhimbetka Caves are known for their prehistoric paintings.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Bhimbetka Caves are known for their prehistoric paintings, which date back to the Stone Age.

The Bagh Caves are known for their beautiful frescoes.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Bagh Caves are known for their beautiful frescoes, which depict scenes from the life of Buddha.

The Udayagiri Caves are known for their intricate carvings.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Udayagiri Caves are known for their intricate carvings, which depict scenes from Hindu mythology.

Which of the following is a famous rock-cut cave temple in Rajasthan?

  1. Ranakpur Jain Temple

  2. Dilwara Temples

  3. Mehrangarh Fort

  4. Jaigarh Fort


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Dilwara Temples are a famous rock-cut cave temple in Rajasthan, India.

The Dilwara Temples are dedicated to which religion?

  1. Jainism

  2. Hinduism

  3. Buddhism

  4. Sikhism


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Dilwara Temples are dedicated to Jainism, a religion that originated in India.

The Dilwara Temples are known for their beautiful carvings.

  1. True

  2. False


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Dilwara Temples are known for their beautiful carvings, which depict scenes from Jain mythology.

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