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Prelims 2023

1 question

History & CultureArt & CultureCaves, Rock-Cut Architecture and Archaeological SitesMedium

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Type:: Pairs
Skill:: Fact recall
Tags:: religious cave sites · Caves, Rock-Cut Architecture and Archaeological Sites
Related topics:: Buddhism, Jainism and Shramana Traditions

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2023 · Q82

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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Prelims 2016

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History & CultureArt & CultureCaves, Rock-Cut Architecture and Archaeological SitesMedium

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Type:: Statement based
Skill:: Fact recall
Tags:: Caves, Rock-Cut Architecture and Archaeological Sites · What is/are common to the two historical places known as Ajanta and Mahabalipuram?
Related topics:: Architecture, Temples and Built Heritage

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2016 · Q65

What is/are common to the two historical places known as Ajanta and Mahabalipuram? 1. Both were built in the same period. 2. Both belong to the same religious denomination. 3. Both have rock-cut monuments. Select the correct answer using the code given below.

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Prelims 2013

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History & CultureArt & CultureCaves, Rock-Cut Architecture and Archaeological SitesMedium

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Type:: Statement based
Skill:: Fact recall
Tags:: Caves, Rock-Cut Architecture and Archaeological Sites
Related topics:: Buddhism, Jainism and Shramana Traditions

2013 · Q4

With reference to the history of Indian rock-cut architecture, consider the following statements: 1. The caves at Badami are the oldest surviving rock-cut caves in India. 2. The Barabar rock-cut caves were originally made for Ajivikas by Emperor Chandragupta Maurya. 3. At Ellora, caves were made for different faiths. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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Type:: Single choice
Skill:: Fact recall
Tags:: Caves, Rock-Cut Architecture and Archaeological Sites
Related topics:: Buddhism, Jainism and Shramana Traditions

2013 · Q36

Some Buddhist rock-cut caves are called Chaityas, while the others are called Viharas. What is the difference between the two?

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Microthemes in this theme· 10

Caves, Rock-Cut Architecture and Archaeological Sites

PYQs on Caves, Rock-Cut Architecture and Archaeological Sites

Prelims 2023

Prelims 2023, question 82: Caves, Rock-Cut Architecture and Archaeological Sites

Prelims 2016

Prelims 2016, question 65: Caves, Rock-Cut Architecture and Archaeological Sites

Prelims 2013

Prelims 2013, question 4: Caves, Rock-Cut Architecture and Archaeological Sites

Prelims 2013, question 36: Caves, Rock-Cut Architecture and Archaeological Sites