Ajanta and Ellora Caves are located in which state? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Ajanta and Ellora Caves are located in which state?
A. Maharashtra
B. Madhya Pradesh
C. Rajasthan
D. Karnataka
Answer: Option A
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The rock-cut caves of Ajanta and Ellora in Maharashtra are famous for Buddhist, Hindu, and Jain art and are UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

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Practice More Important Monuments of India Questions

Question #1
The historic 'Chittorgarh Fort' houses a nine-story victory tower called 'Vijay Stambha'. Who built this tower to commemorate a victory over Mahmud Khalji?
A. Rana Sanga
B. Rana Kumbha
C. Rawal Ratan Singh
D. Rana Pratap

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
The Vijay Stambha (Tower of Victory) inside Chittorgarh Fort was built by Rana Kumbha, the king of Mewar, in 1448 to celebrate his victory over the combined armies of Malwa and Gujarat.

Question #2
The historical city and fortress 'Daulatabad Fort' (originally known as Devagiri) is located in which district of Maharashtra?
A. Nashik
B. Pune
C. Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (Aurangabad)
D. Ahmednagar

Correct Answer: Option C


Explanation:
Daulatabad Fort is a 14th-century fortified citadel located in the Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar (formerly Aurangabad) district of Maharashtra.

Question #3
The structure built by Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah to mark the end of a plague is:
A. Charminar
B. Golconda Fort
C. Falaknuma Palace
D. Mecca Masjid

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
Charminar was built to commemorate the eradication of a plague epidemic.