Which of the following rock-cut cave complexes in Maharashtra contains temples of Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain religions? MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Which of the following rock-cut cave complexes in Maharashtra contains temples of Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain religions?
A. Karla Caves
B. Ajanta Caves
C. Ellora Caves
D. Elephanta Caves
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Ellora Caves, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, have 34 caves representing Hindu, Buddhist, and Jain faiths, unlike Ajanta which is predominantly Buddhist.

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Practice More Important Monuments of India Questions

Question #1
The beautiful monument 'Itmad-ud-Daula's Tomb' in Agra, often referred to as the 'Baby Taj', was commissioned by which Mughal empress?
A. Nur Jahan
B. Hamida Banu Begum
C. Mariam-uz-Zamani
D. Mumtaz Mahal

Correct Answer: Option A


Explanation:
The tomb of Itmad-ud-Daula (Mirza Ghiyas Beg) was commissioned by his daughter, the Mughal Empress Nur Jahan, between 1622 and 1628.

Question #2
The monumental 'Asafi Imambara' (Bara Imambara) roof is composed of thick concrete layers made from local structural mixes containing which elements?
A. Imported volcanic ash mortar matrix
B. Rice husk, jaggery, urad dal, and lime plaster
C. Crushed granite dust mixed with cow dung paste
D. Interlocking slate sheets without any binding mortar

Correct Answer: Option B


Explanation:
The roof concrete is an indigenous Awadhi mix using brick dust, lime, organic jaggery syrup, and boiled pulses (urad dal) to reduce overall weight while maximizing tensile strength.

Question #3
The historic 'Vishwa Shanti Stupa' in Rajgir, Bihar, features four spectacular statues of Lord Buddha. What do these statues represent?
A. Four noble truths
B. Four directions of the cosmos
C. Four past incarnations of Buddha
D. Four major stages of Buddha's life (Birth, Enlightenment, Teaching, Mahaparinirvana)

Correct Answer: Option D


Explanation:
The gold-colored statues embedded into the four sides of the white peace pagoda depict Buddha's Birth, Enlightenment, First Sermon, and Death.