UPSC History Arts and Cultural Movements Question Bank Art and Culture

Consider the following statements about Ajanta and Ellora caves:

1. In Ajanta caves, one can find paintings as well as sculptures while in Ellora caves only sculptures are found.

2. Ajanta caves are Buddhist caves while Ellora caves are multi- religious caves.

Which of the above statements is/are true?

A) 1 only

B) 2 only

C) Both 1 and 2

D) None of the above

Correct Answer: C

Solution :

In EUora, there are caves belonging to Hindu, Jain and Buddhist religious traditions. In Ajanta, there are only Buddhist caves.