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The Elephanta Caves: A UNESCO World Heritage Site of Rock-Cut Caves

Description: The Elephanta Caves are a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a collection of rock-cut caves located on Elephanta Island, or Gharapuri, in Mumbai Harbour, India. They contain a number of rock cut Hindu and Buddhist sculptures, the most famous of which is the large Trimurti or Sadashiva sculpture, a three-headed bust of the Hindu god Shiva. Take this quiz to test your knowledge about the Elephanta Caves.
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Where are the Elephanta Caves located?

  1. Mumbai Harbour, India

  2. Goa, India

  3. Kerala, India

  4. Tamil Nadu, India


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Elephanta Caves are located on Elephanta Island, or Gharapuri, in Mumbai Harbour, India.

What type of caves are the Elephanta Caves?

  1. Rock-cut caves

  2. Natural caves

  3. Man-made caves

  4. Sea caves


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Elephanta Caves are a collection of rock-cut caves, which means they were carved out of solid rock.

What is the most famous sculpture in the Elephanta Caves?

  1. Trimurti

  2. Sadashiva

  3. Shiva

  4. Ganesha


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The most famous sculpture in the Elephanta Caves is the large Trimurti or Sadashiva sculpture, a three-headed bust of the Hindu god Shiva.

What does the Trimurti sculpture represent?

  1. The three main forms of Shiva

  2. The three main gods of Hinduism

  3. The three worlds of Hinduism

  4. The three stages of life


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Trimurti sculpture represents the three main forms of Shiva: the Creator, the Preserver, and the Destroyer.

When were the Elephanta Caves built?

  1. 5th century CE

  2. 6th century CE

  3. 7th century CE

  4. 8th century CE


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Elephanta Caves were built in the 7th century CE.

Who built the Elephanta Caves?

  1. The Hindus

  2. The Buddhists

  3. The Jains

  4. The Sikhs


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Elephanta Caves were built by the Hindus.

What is the main purpose of the Elephanta Caves?

  1. Religious worship

  2. Meditation

  3. Pilgrimage

  4. Tourism


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The main purpose of the Elephanta Caves is religious worship.

How many caves are there in the Elephanta Caves complex?

  1. 5

  2. 7

  3. 9

  4. 11


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

There are 7 caves in the Elephanta Caves complex.

What is the largest cave in the Elephanta Caves complex?

  1. Cave 1

  2. Cave 2

  3. Cave 3

  4. Cave 4


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Cave 1 is the largest cave in the Elephanta Caves complex.

What is the most popular cave in the Elephanta Caves complex?

  1. Cave 1

  2. Cave 2

  3. Cave 3

  4. Cave 4


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Cave 1 is the most popular cave in the Elephanta Caves complex because it contains the Trimurti sculpture.

What is the significance of the Elephanta Caves?

  1. They are a UNESCO World Heritage Site

  2. They are a popular tourist destination

  3. They are a place of religious worship

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The Elephanta Caves are a UNESCO World Heritage Site, a popular tourist destination, and a place of religious worship.

How can you get to the Elephanta Caves?

  1. By boat

  2. By car

  3. By train

  4. By plane


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The only way to get to the Elephanta Caves is by boat.

How long does it take to get to the Elephanta Caves by boat?

  1. 30 minutes

  2. 1 hour

  3. 1.5 hours

  4. 2 hours


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

It takes about 1 hour to get to the Elephanta Caves by boat.

How much does it cost to visit the Elephanta Caves?

  1. 10 rupees

  2. 20 rupees

  3. 30 rupees

  4. 40 rupees


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

It costs 40 rupees to visit the Elephanta Caves.

What are the best months to visit the Elephanta Caves?

  1. October to March

  2. April to June

  3. July to September

  4. All year round


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The best months to visit the Elephanta Caves are October to March.

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