The ancient 'Barabar Caves' in Bihar bear historic inscriptions showing they were dedicated as shelters to ascetics of which sect? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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The ancient 'Barabar Caves' in Bihar bear historic inscriptions showing they were dedicated as shelters to ascetics of which sect?

A. Hinayana Buddhist Sect

B. Charvaka Sect

C. Ajivika Sect

D. Digambara Jain Sect

Answer: Option C

Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)

Mauryan Emperor Ashoka gifted the highly polished rock-cut Barabar caves specifically to the ascetics of the now-extinct Ajivika sect.

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The ancient rock-cut caves of Ajanta in Maharashtra, renowned for their historic frescoes and murals, are almost exclusively dedicated to the iconographies of which faith?

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