Q9. 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 The Barabar rock-cut caves were originally made for Ajivikas by Emperor Chandragupta Maurya. 3.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?

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 d

With reference to the religious history of India, consider the following statements: 1. Sthaviravadins belong to Mahayana Buddhism. 2. Lokottaravadin sect was a

Consider the following pairs: | Site | Well known for | | :--- | :--- | | 1. Besnagar | Shaivite cave shrine | | 2. Bhaja | Buddhist cave shrine | | 3. Sittana

With reference to the art and archaeological history of India, which one among the following was made earliest?

Consider the following pairs: | Historical place | Well known for | | :--- | :--- | | 1. Burzahom | Rock cut shrines | | 2. Chandraketugarh | Terracotta art |

With reference to the history of Ancient India, which of the following was/were common to both Buddhism and Jainism? 1. Avoidance of extremities of penance and

Consider the following pairs: | Site of Ashoka's major rock edicts | Location in the State of | |---|---| | A. Dhauli | Odisha | | B. Erragudi | Andhra Pradesh

Some Buddhist rock-cut caves are called Chaityas, while the others are called Viharas. What is the difference between the two? (a) Vihara is a place of worship,

With reference to ancient India, consider the following statements: 1. The concept of Stupa is Buddhist in origin. 2. Stupa was generally a repository of relics

With reference to ancient Jainism, which one of the following statements is correct? (a) Jainism was spread in South India under the leadership of Sthalabahu. (

With reference to the religious history of India, consider the following statements: 1. The concept of Bodhisattva is central to the Hinayana sect of Buddhism.

With reference to the cultural history of India, consider the following pairs: 1. Parivrajaka: Renunciant and Wanderer 2. Shramana: Priest with a high status 3.

The Prime Minister recently inaugurated the new Circuit House near Somnath Temple at Veraval. Which of the following statements are correct regarding

Which one of the following statements is correct?

With reference to the cultural history of India, consider the following statements: 1. White marble was used in making Buland Darwaza and Khankah at F

With reference to the Indian history of art and culture, consider the following pairs. | S.No. | Famous works of sculpture | Site | |---|---|---| | 1

Ibadat Khana at Fatehpur Sikri was:

Consider the following properties included in the World Heritage List released by UNESCO: 1. Shantiniketan 2. Rani-ki-Vav 3. Sacred Ensembles of the H

Which one of the following is a work attributed to playwright Bhasa?

Sanghabhuti, an Indian Buddhist monk, who travelled to China at the end of the fourth century AD, was the author of a commentary on: